Registered Nurse - Med Tele (5100) Nights

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith invites nurses to join the Dedicated Education Unit, an 18-bed unit focused on teaching eager graduate nurses the fundamentals to be successful.

The unit will care for Medical Telemetry patients with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio (day shift only). Each nurse will precept two senior nursing students, with a clinical rotation preceptor available for oversight and guidance.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in hiring state or compact licensure
• Nursing school graduation (Associate's/Diploma/BSN)
• AHA Healthcare Provider card or course; ACLS and BLS or within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Serve as preceptor to two senior nursing students
• Care for Medical Telemetry patients at a 4:1 ratio (day shift only)
• Provide leadership and nursing education within the unit
• Support oversight by clinical rotation preceptor

Skills

RN licensure

Precepting/mentoring

Patient care

Education/teaching

Education

Associate's Degree

Diploma

BSN

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Are you interested in continuing your nursing career in an innovative educational environment, while making an impact on the next generation of nurses? If you’re looking to maximize your earning potential all while having more hands to share the workload- this position is for you!

The new Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Dedicated Education Unit is an 18-bed unit focused on teaching eager and upcoming graduate nurses the fundamental skills necessary to be successful. We are looking to build a team of highly engaged nurses who have a passion for education, patient care, and best practices. This unit will care for Medical Telemetry patients with a 4:1 patient to nurse ratio (day shift only). Each nurse will act as a preceptor to two senior level nursing students who will take total care of the 4 patients. A clinical rotation preceptor will also be available for support/oversight of the students. By joining the Dedicated Education Unit at Mercy, you will have a direct impact on the future of nursing, while progressing your leadership skillset for YOUR future in nursing!

Position Details

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs

With At Least 1 Year Of Experience

NO CONTRACT

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.