New Graduate Nurse Residency - Fort Smith

**Find your calling at Mercy!** =============================== Mercy Fort Smith, Arkansas offers a transition-to-practice Nurse residency program designed to support the newly licensed nurses 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. **Position Details:** ===================== **Mercy Fort Smith** ==================== **New Graduate RN Residency** ============================= **Apply Today!** ================ **Key Details** **Program Start Date:** We have residency cohorts starting on the upcoming dates: * **February 15, 2027** **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: * Cardiac * Critical Care/ICU Stepdown * Critical Care/Medical ICU * Emergency Department * Labor & Delivery * Medical Surgical * Medical/Telemetry * Mother/Baby * Neuro * NICU * Observation * Oncology * Ortho **Eligibility:** * Required Experience - 12 months or less of nursing experience * Required Education  - Nursing Degree from an accredited school * License – Temporary Nursing Arkansas license or nursing compact license  * Certifications – Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association **We Offer Great 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 Loan Forgiveness Available** * **Up to $2,000 annually in Tuition Assistance** * **Eligible for Premium Pay Program**  * **Shift Differential Pay** **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.