Nurse Tech - Surgical (4200) PRN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Scholar Loan & Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is offering Nurse Technician opportunities designed for nursing students balancing school. The NT role supports growth, provides hands-on clinical experience, and pairs you with experienced nurses to build confidence and skills.

Mercy emphasizes flexible scheduling (full time, part time, PRN), shift differentials for evenings/nights, and opportunities across care areas. Eligible students may access tuition assistance and loan repayment programs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required within one month of hire.
• Physical Requirements: ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized care of the patient under RN/LPN supervision.
• Work cooperatively with the team to achieve patient goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program

Completed Fundamentals of Nursing

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details

Gain Clinical Experience While You Study – Nurse Tech Opportunities at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith!

Launch Your Nursing Career with Mercy!

Are you a nursing student looking to gain real-world experience while balancing school? Mercy’s Nurse Technician (NT) role is designed to support your growth and give you a head start in your nursing journey.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient's highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Position Details

Gain Clinical Experience While You Study – Nurse Tech Opportunities at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith!

Launch Your Nursing Career with Mercy!

Are you a nursing student looking to gain real-world experience while balancing school? Mercy’s Nurse Technician (NT) role is designed to support your growth and give you a head start in your nursing journey.

Why Become a Nurse Tech at Mercy?

At Mercy, we’re more than just a hospital—we’re a supportive community committed to helping you grow. As a Nurse Tech, you’ll work alongside experienced nurses, build your clinical skills, and gain meaningful insight into patient care. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your school commitments and provide valuable opportunities to network and advance within our health system.

Recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Places to Work” and by Forbes as one of the “Best Employers for New Grads,” Mercy is the ideal place to launch your nursing career.

Mercy’s Nurse Technician (NT) role is designed to support your growth and give you a head start in your nursing journey. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that helps you build clinical confidence and expand your skillset—all while working around your school schedule.

Program Highlights

• Flat Rate Pay: $18.00/hr
• Flexible Scheduling: Designed to fit your school commitments
• Work Options: Full Time, Part Time, and PRN
• Shift Differentials: Available for evenings and nights
• Unit Variety: Opportunities across multiple care areas
• Skill Development: Hands-on clinical experience and skillset expansion
• Career Support: Scholar Loan & Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

• Education:
• High school diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program
• Completed Fundamentals of Nursing (transcripts and competency list required)
• Certifications:
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required within one month of hire
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Ability to bend, kneel, twist, and squat

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.