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Mercy

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown (3500) FT Days

Mercy, Fort Smith

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Find your calling at Mercy!

Registered Nurse – Cardiac/Respiratory Unit
Join our fast-paced, high-energy team caring for higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. This 25-bed unit is an excellent starting point for nurses with long-term goals in ICU or ER settings.

Position Details:

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs

with at least 1 year of experience

NO CONTRACT

Qualifications:

  • Education : Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

  • Licensure : Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

  • Certifications: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process.

  • Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients.

  • Evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers.

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

  • Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

  • Perform duties in alignment with our mission, values, and Mercy service standards.

Unit Details:

  • Patient Population: Higher acuity cardiac and respiratory

  • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1

  • UAP-to-Patient Ratio: 9:1

  • Unit Size: 32 beds

  • Environment: Fast-paced, high-energy; ideal for nurses pursuing ICU or ER careers

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.