Registered Nurse - Medical 4 (Days)

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

No Contract Required

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, AR seeks an RN to join Med 4, a 36-bed unit caring for adult medical-surgical patients with neurological, renal, and urologic conditions. This role emphasizes strong assessment skills and coordinating care across departments.

The position requires BLS and ACLS within 90 days, a valid RN license, and 1+ year of experience. ADN/ Diploma/ BSN are accepted. No contract required, sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure.
• BLS required.
• ACLS required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains accountability for assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments and ensures patient rights and confidentiality.
• Gains proficiency in neurological assessments, stroke protocols, fluid and electrolyte management, renal medication monitoring, and multidisciplinary care coordination.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Nursing assessment

Renal/Urology care

Education

ADN

Diploma

BSN

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:

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

For Full-Time RNs with 1+ Year of Experience

No Contract Required

Join our Med 4 team, a 36-bed specialty unit that cares for adult medical-surgical patients with neurological, renal, and urologic conditions. Med 4 offers nurses the opportunity to develop strong assessment skills while caring for a diverse patient population with low to moderate acuity.

Neurology/Renal & Urology:

4200 Hall Details:

• Beds: 18
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

4300 Unit Details:

• Beds: 18
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1

Patient Population

Common diagnoses include:

• Stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
• Seizure disorders and altered mental status
• Acute and chronic kidney disease
• Electrolyte imbalances
• Urinary tract infections and urinary retention
• Kidney stones and hydronephrosis
• Post-urologic procedure patients

Clinical Skills & Experience

Nurses on Med 4 frequently care for patients with:

• Foley catheters
• Nephrostomy tubes
• Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Dialysis access devices
• Enteral feeding tubes
• Telemetry monitoring

This unit provides valuable experience in neurological assessments, stroke protocols, fluid and electrolyte management, renal medication monitoring, and multidisciplinary care coordination with nephrology and urology specialists.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)

Licensure

• Current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure

Certifications

• BLS required
• ACLS required or obtained 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.