Registered Nurse - Med Tele (5200) Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking registered nurses to join the Dedicated Education Unit, focusing on teaching and patient care for Medical Telemetry patients on the day shift. Nurses will precept two senior nursing students and ensure high standards of care and patient safety.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of experience, with a current RN license and ACLS/BLS; AHA Healthcare Provider card is required or obtainable within probation.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: RN license in hiring state or compact licensure and must meet state board requirements.
• Certifications: AHA Healthcare Provider card or course within probation; ACLS and BLS or within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for Medical Telemetry patients with a 4:1 patient to nurse ratio (day shift only).
• Act as a preceptor to two senior nursing students for total patient care.
• Provide oversight with a clinical rotation preceptor for students.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Education

Associate's Degree

Diploma

BSN

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Our 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?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• 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.