Registered Nurse - GIG Med Surg

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base rate $40/hour

Shift incentives

W-2 employee

Minimum 1 shift every 90 days

4, 8, or 12-hour shifts

Work where and when you want

Flexible day and night shift

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a Registered Nurse for the GIG Med Surg program. You will self-schedule shifts across Medical-Surgical units, choosing day or night opportunities that fit your schedule while delivering high-quality patient care.

The GIG model emphasizes flexibility, with no guaranteed hours and potential last-minute cancellations. Accept minimum shift commitments and enjoy base pay of $40/hour plus incentives for working additional shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Current RN license in the hiring state or compact state licensure.
• Minimum one year of recent bedside RN experience in Medical-Surgical nursing within the last 3 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Epic EMR experience is preferred.

Skills

Self-scheduling

Flexible scheduling

RN bedside care

Communication

Education

RN License

BSN

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Are you seeking a flexible, incentivized Registered Nurse position in Medical-Surgical nursing?

The Mercy GIG Nursing Program gives you the freedom to pick up shifts that fit your schedule while providing high-quality patient care across our facilities.

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 Med Surg

Fort Smith

Calling All Medical-Surgical 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

• Medical-Surgical

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 one (1) year of recent bedside RN experience in Medical-Surgical nursing within the last 3 years.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.