Registered Nurse - Med/Tele (5400) FT Nights

Mercy•Fort Smith, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Find your calling at Mercy! Join Mercy Fort Smith’s Med Surg Service Line, a dynamic department made up of 8 specialty units that care for patients preparing for or recovering from a wide range of medical and surgical interventions. With a dedicated “home unit” and opportunities for cross‑training across specialties, our nurses build a strong clinical foundation while gaining exposure to diverse patient conditions, procedures, and comorbidities. Whether you're a new graduate ready to launch your nursing career or an experienced RN seeking variety in your daily work, Med Surg is the place to grow. Position Details: SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE 10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs with at least 1 year of experience NO CONTRACT Unit Details Bed Numbers: 18 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 6:1 Patient Population: Adult acute care medical-surgical unit specializing in pulmonary, cardiac, and telemetry patients. Nurses care for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, heart failure, arrhythmias, sepsis, renal disease, diabetes complications, and other complex illnesses, while developing expertise in telemetry, respiratory care, medication management, and collaborative patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate degree, Diploma, or BSN).
Current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure; must meet state board requirements.
American Heart Association BLS and ACLS required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
At least 1 year of experience (for sign-on bonus eligibility).

Responsibilities

Care for patients preparing for or recovering from a wide range of medical and surgical interventions.
Build a strong clinical foundation while gaining exposure to diverse patient conditions, procedures, and comorbidities.
Develop expertise in telemetry, respiratory care, medication management, and collaborative patient care.
Care for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, heart failure, arrhythmias, sepsis, renal disease, diabetes complications, and other complex illnesses.