Registered Nurse - Dedicated Orientation Unit; Nights
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Registered Nurse – Dedicated Orientation Unit (5200) FT Nights
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith’s new Dedicated Orientation Unit is an 18‑bed unit focused on teaching newly hired Mercy caregivers the fundamental skills necessary to be successful. Each RN will act as a preceptor to two new hires and will care for medical telemetry patients with a 6:1 patient‑to‑nurse ratio. This role offers direct impact on the future of nursing and the opportunity to develop leadership skills.
- Position Details – Full‑time. Sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 for RNs with at least 1 year of experience (no contract).
- Incentives
- 1+ year experience sign‑on bonus up to $10,000
- Relocation assistance up to $3,000
- Stay Premium Program – up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
- Education assistance
- Up to $20,000 loan forgiveness for new‑grad nurses
- $2,000 tuition reimbursement per year
- Day‑one medical, dental & vision insurance
- PTO / vacation time
- Employer‑matched retirement funds
- Shift differentials
- Qualifications
- Education – Associate, Diploma, or BSN from a nursing school
- Licensure – Current RN license in the hiring state or compact license; must meet all state board requirements
- Experience – Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience
- Preferred – Prior mentor or preceptor experience; medical‑surgical experience highly favored
- Certifications – AHA Healthcare Provider card (complete within probation); ACLS and BLS (obtain within 90 days of hire)
- Benefits
- Day‑one comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
- PTO and vacation
- Tuition reimbursement
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion, professionalism, and a positive outlook aligned with our mission. If you are collaborative, ready to go the extra mile, and eager to shape the future of healthcare, we encourage you to apply.
Why Mercy? From day one you receive outstanding benefits and the opportunity to grow with a community‑focused organization committed to compassion and innovation.
- Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level - Employment type
Full‑time - Job function
Health Care Provider - Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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