NWA​/Rogers New Grad Residency - Critical Care

Description

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Position Details:

Mercy Rogers New-Graduate RN Residency

Mercy Northwest Arkansas offers a transition-to-practice RN residency program designed to support the newly licensed registered nurse as you transition from student to confident and independent professional nursing practice. This structured, evidence-based program offers comprehensive and individualized department orientation, hands-on clinical training and ongoing mentorship to ensure a smooth and successful entry into your professional career. The program provides collaboration with experienced preceptors, targeted educational sessions, and a supportive environment that fosters critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional growth.

Key Details

Program

Start Date:

The residency program is set to begin July 6, 2026

Duration: The program lasts one year, providing extensive support and training to help new nurses navigate their first year in practice and prepare them for a lasting and fulfilling professional career.

Opportunities: We provide new graduate placement within the following departments:

• Emergency Department - Mercy Rogers ED is a 30+ bed, Level III Trauma ranked emergency care facility seeing patients from all ages and acuities. Nurses working in the ED will also cross-train/float to Mercy Bella Vista ED and Mercy Springdale ED.
• ICU - The ICU is a 24-bed, Level III critical care unit with a diverse population of patients. The patient population often includes post-op cardiovascular care such as CABG/bypass and valve replacement patients, neurosurgical, trauma, renal, and a host of other acute related processes.
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - PCU is a 22-24 bed unit specializing in care of patients with new onset asymptomatic dysrhythmia, hypertensive or hypotensive emergency, hemodynamically stable myocardial infarction, substance withdrawal, BiPap/CPAP therapies and so much more!

• Career Path
  :
  Ideal for nurses interested in critical care, emergency care, flight nursing, or who plan to pursue Nurse Practitioner or CRNA studies in the future.
• Ratio
  : 4:1
• Eligibility
• Required Experience - 12 months or less of RN experience
• Required Education – Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited school
• License – Temporary RN Arkansas license or RN compact license
• Certifications – Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

Benefits
:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

$20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness Available

Up to $2,000 annually in Tuition Assistance

$3,000 Relocation Assistance

Eligible for Premium Pay Program

Shift Differential Pay

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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.