Registered Nurse- Facility Float Pool (Nights)

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is hiring a Registered Nurse in Arkansas to provide safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process. The RN will evaluate care effectiveness and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams while upholding patient rights and confidentiality, aligning with Mercy’s mission and Service Standards.

You may float to Med Surg, Orthopedics, Cardiac, Cardiac Neuro, PCU, and Critical Care as needed, collaborating with teams to ensure safe outcomes and serving as a resource to unit staff.

Qualifications

• Current Arkansas RN license.
• BLS certification (must be current).
• ACLS & NIHSS required within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: BSN and 2+ years of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, compassionate nursing care to patients.
• Float to Med Surg, Orthopedics, Cardiac, Cardiac Neuro, PCU, and Critical Care as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes.
• Serve as a resource to unit staff by sharing skills, clinical knowledge, and best practices.
• Adapt quickly to varying workflows, patient needs, and unit requirements.

Skills

Arkansas RN license

BLS certification

ACLS & NIHSS within 90 days

Education

BSN preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Professional Practice Model and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patients care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patients' rights and confidentiality of patient information. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of Mercy Health System, the Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, the State Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Professional and Business Ethics, and the Co-Worker Code of Conduct. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Deliver competent, compassionate nursing care to patients
• Float to the following clinical areas as needed:
  • Med Surg
  • Orthopedics
  • Cardiac
  • Cardiac Neuro
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Critical Care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes
• Serve as a resource to unit staff by sharing skills, clinical knowledge, and best practices
• Adapt quickly to varying workflows, patient needs, and unit requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Arkansas RN license
• BLS certification (must be current)
• ACLS & NIHSS – required within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 2+ years of critical care experience

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.