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University of Arkansas for Medical Science

RN - In-House Agency

University of Arkansas for Medical Science, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208

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Position Overview Location: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). • Type of Position: Temporary (Fixed Term). • Shift: Vary (United States of America). • Closing Date: 01/16/2026. • Sponsorship Available: No. • Department: ICE | NRSL | In-House Agency.

Benefits and Perks (eligible positions only)

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Job Summary This posting will fill multiple positions. Temporary Part‑Time PRN as needed / shifts vary. The In‑House Agency RN Program offers PRN employment for 13‑week intervals. Participants are required to work 36 hours per week for 13 weeks and will be paid a competitive hourly rate plus weekend differentials.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with an Associate Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelor’s in Nursing, or Master’s in Nursing

Valid RN License

Minimum of 12 months of RN experience in an acute‑care hospital

Experience in the last 12 months must include at least 6 months in a direct patient‑care role in an acute‑care hospital (up to 6 months may be in a management position)

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Strong work ethics and accountability

Specialty areas (e.g., Intensive Care, F4 Surgical Trauma) required to pass a pre‑screening test with a minimum score of 80%

Chemotherapy certification may be required to work Oncology units

Work one major holiday and one additional holiday if applicable, in addition to every other weekend throughout the 13‑week RN internal contract period

Preferred Qualifications:

2 or more years of RN experience.

PPE Requirements Employees must be capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Responsibilities The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care, coordinate care for patients, triage patients, and work collaboratively with clinic providers, fellows, and staff. The RN will effectively work with patient referral sources, facilitate appointments, coordinate transitions of care, and provide patient education on complex conditions. The RN will work with the individual patient, their families, and providers of care to develop and implement individual health plans.

Physical Requirements

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Walk: Frequently

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally

Lift and carry weight: 100+ lbs

Push and pull weight: 100+ lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Frequently

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment : Inside Medical Facility Environment

Noise Level: Moderate

Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity

Hazards: Biological, Chemical, Dust, Electrical, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools

Salary Competitive hourly rate.

Required Documents

License or certificate (see special instructions for submission)

List of three professional references (name, email, business title)

Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Email: askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting questions.

Application Instructions All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS . Do not send materials to the listed recruitment contact.

EEO Statement The University of Arkansas is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Other Important Information Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Pre‑Employment Screening This position is subject to pre‑employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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