Registered Nurse - GIG Critical Care

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$40/hour base rate

Variable shift incentives

W-2 employee

Minimum 1 shift every 90 days

4, 8, or 12-hour shifts available

Work where and when you want

Job summary

Mercy is seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses for its GIG Nursing Program in Fort Smith, AR. Select shifts that fit your lifestyle while delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients.

GIG positions require self-scheduling, flexibility for short-notice staffing, and acceptance of potential last-minute cancellations. This role emphasizes adaptability, patient advocacy, and teamwork within the ICU environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Must hold an active RN license in the hiring state and/or compact state and meet licensure requirements.
• Minimum two (2) years of bedside RN experience in Critical Care/ICU within the last 2 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Bedside RN experience

Flexibility

Self-scheduling

Education

RN program graduate

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EMR experience

Job description

Mercy is seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses looking for flexibility and premium shift opportunities. Join our GIG Nursing Program and choose shifts that work best for your lifestyle while providing exceptional care to critically ill patients.

Participation in the GIG Nursing Program requires nurses to self-schedule a minimum number of hours, maintain flexibility for short-notice staffing needs, and accept the possibility of last-minute shift cancellations. GIG positions do not guarantee hours and are the first positions subject to cancellation.

Position Details

Registered Nurse – GIG Critical Care

Fort Smith

Calling All Critical Care Nurses!

Incentives

• $40/hour Base Rate
• Variable Shift Incentives
• W-2 Employee
• Minimum 1 Shift Every 90 Days
• 4, 8, or 12-Hour Shifts Available
• Work Where and When You Want!
• Flexible Day and Night Shift Opportunities

Department

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Critical Care Units

Qualifications

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.

Preferred Education

BSN

Licensure

Must maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact state licensure and meet all applicable state board of nursing requirements.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of recent bedside RN experience in Critical Care/ICU within the last 2 years.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Experience

• Epic EMR experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat while performing patient care duties

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.