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

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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!