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Registered Nurse – Medical Float

Mercy • Fort Smith, AR, United States • 1d ago

Find your calling at Mercy!The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients. The RN evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. This position upholds patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and performs all duties in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.Position Details:

The Medical Float Registered Nurse provides competent, patient‑centered care across a variety of inpatient settings, including:

Medical‑Surgical
Orthopedics
Cardiac
Cardiac Neuro

This role also offers future opportunities for professional growth and skill advancement, with potential progression into:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Critical Care
Emergency Department (ED/ER)

Advancement into these areas is supported through experience, education, training, demonstrated clinical competence, and organizational need.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver patient‑centered nursing care utilizing the nursing process
Maintain professional accountability for patient outcomes
Monitor, evaluate, and coordinate care provided by other direct care staff
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary services, and support departments to ensure continuity of care
Uphold patient rights, safety standards, and confidentiality requirements
Adapt efficiently to varying unit workflows and patient acuity levels
Practice in accordance with Mercy policies, standards, and core values

Qualifications

Required Education:

Completion of an accredited nursing program

Licensure:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arkansas or compact state

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Preferred:

Two (2) or more years of critical care experience

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.

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