New Graduate Registered Nurse Residency - Fort Smith

Company: Mercy
Location: Van Buren
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

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: The residency program is set to begin February 16, 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: 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. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by College Recruiter to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See Mercy Terms & Conditions at about/legal-notices/ and Privacy Policy at about/legal-notices/ and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at us/terms-conditions

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