Graduate Nurse Residency

MEP Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage from day one (medical,

Vision & Dental coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employer‑matched retirement plans

Loan forgiveness

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MEP Health in Fort Smith, AR, invites newly licensed nurses to join a structured Nurse residency program designed to support transition to practice. You will participate in orientations, hands-on training, mentorship, and education sessions to build clinical judgment and professional growth.

The program requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Arkansas temporary or compact RN license, and BLS certification; benefits include health coverage from day one, paid time off, tuition

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Arkansas temporary or compact nursing license.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Less than 12 months of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Participating in comprehensive, individualized department orientations
• Engaging in hands-on clinical training and ongoing mentorship
• Collaborating with experienced preceptors and attending targeted educational sessions
• Developing critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional growth

Skills

Nursing

BLS Certification

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Join a structured transition-to-practice Nurse residency program designed for newly licensed nurses.

Responsibilities Include

• Participating in comprehensive, individualized department orientations
• Engaging in hands‑on clinical training and ongoing mentorship
• Collaborating with experienced preceptors and attending targeted educational sessions
• Developing critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional growth

Qualifications And Skills Required

• Less than 12 months of nursing experience
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current Arkansas temporary or compact nursing license
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association

Benefits Include

• Day‑one comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid time off and tuition reimbursement
• Employer‑matched retirement plans
• $20,000 loan forgiveness and up to $2,000 annual tuition assistance
• Eligible for premium pay and shift differentials

This role offers an opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive, collaborative environment dedicated to healthcare innovation and compassionate patient care.