Arkansas Children's
Specialty Hospital · Little Rock, Arkansas
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What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Specialty Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
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The city
Living in Little Rock, AR
Little Rock pairs Southern hospitality with big-city healthcare opportunities, anchored by major medical centers along the Arkansas River. Nurses enjoy a laid-back capital city where rolling hills meet urban convenience, offering an affordable metro lifestyle with genuine community feel—a practical and welcoming place to put down roots between shifts.
Browse roles in Little Rock- Metro price level · Little Rock area
- 89.4
- 11% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,106/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Arkansas Children's is a pediatric healthcare organization located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The organization emphasizes patient- and family-centered care delivered through autonomous nursing practice.
- Specialty Hospital · Little Rock
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More about Arkansas Children's
The available job posting for an Operating Room Registered Nurse describes a structured full-time schedule of four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with minimal call requirements. Nurses are expected to operate at a competent level of practice, using critical thinking and clinical judgment to independently manage both routine and unexpected clinical situations. The job description signals an expectation for autonomous decision-making and efficient prioritization in a perioperative setting.
The job description references a commitment to 'patient and family centered care,' suggesting a family-oriented care philosophy.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
What nurses say in reviews
The good
- Compressed four-day workweek with three days off
- Monday through Friday schedule with no indicated weekend shifts
- Minimal call requirements for OR nurses
- Emphasis on autonomous nursing practice and clinical decision-making
The hard parts
- 10-hour shifts may be physically and mentally demanding
- Autonomous practice with expectation to manage unexpected clinical situations may indicate a high-pressure environment
“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jul 15, 2026
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