Registered Nurse - Med 3 (3400/3500) Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

No contract

Job summary

Mercy is hiring registered nurses for a full-time role in Fort Smith, AR. The position emphasizes patient-centered care using the nursing process, with accountability for care quality and coordination with other departments. A sign-on bonus is offered and staff are expected to meet Mercy Service Standards.

Experience of at least 1 year is preferred, with a no-contract arrangement noted upfront. The role covers blended unit assignments, including med-surg and step-down patients, and requires

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• RN license in hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing process

Education

Graduate from nursing school (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs

With At Least 1 Year Of Experience

• Bed Numbers: 18
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: Blended unit some med surg 6:1, step down 4:1
• Patient Population: Primarily step-down patients, cardiac drips set rates, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemakers BLS/ACLS/NIHSS common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD
• Bed Numbers: 26
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1 possible 5:1
• Patient Population: stepdown patients cardiac drips set rates, cardiac drips set rates, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemakers BLS/ACLS/NIHSS common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD

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

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs

With At Least 1 Year Of Experience

NO CONTRACT

3400 Details

• Bed Numbers: 18
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: Blended unit some med surg 6:1, step down 4:1
• Patient Population: Primarily step-down patients, cardiac drips set rates, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemakers BLS/ACLS/NIHSS common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD

3500 Details

• Bed Numbers: 26
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1 possible 5:1
• Patient Population: stepdown patients cardiac drips set rates, cardiac drips set rates, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemakers BLS/ACLS/NIHSS common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD

Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Certifications: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.

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.