Registered Nurse - ER (PRN)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking experienced ER RNs for PRN shifts to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department. The role emphasizes nursing process use, accountability for care, and coordination with other hospital teams while upholding patient rights and privacy.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program with RN licensure and a current BLS certification. Prior ER experience and readiness to meet department-specific certifications are preferred

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program with RN licensure.
• 1 year ER experience required for PRN.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and maintains patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Confidentiality

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Associate's Degree

Diploma

BSN

Tools

RN license

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Mercy Fort Smith has undergone a $162 million expansion of its ER and ICU. The ER has expanded from 29 to 50 rooms, and the ICU went from 38 to 64 rooms. This expansion enabled approximately 25,000 additional patient visits per year. This significant development allows us to better meet the needs of our community in a world-class environment.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications

Seeking experienced ER RN's for PRN

Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure

Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Experience

1 Year ER experience required for PRN

Certifications

• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

Required

One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
• Other unit-specific certifications as required

Staffing Ratios

• 3:1 ratios on high acuity; with 4:1 as needed.

Transfers

• The only cases that are transferred out are complex ortho, major burns, and certain neurosurgery. Everything else stays in house.

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.