Arkansas Children's

Specialty Hospital · Little Rock, AR

About Arkansas Children's

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
Hiring days & rotating
Sign-on bonus · 2 roles

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.

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Day-to-day nursing

Setting: Specialty Hospital
Shifts hiring now: Days 8 · Rotating 1

Living in Little Rock, AR

Anchored by massive healthcare hubs along the Arkansas River, Little Rock delivers high-acuity clinical practice alongside historic Hillcrest craftsman homes and sunset hikes up Pinnacle Mountain. With living costs roughly 11% below the national average, RNs trade punishing metropolitan overhead for easy riverfront commutes, deep local culture, and exceptional room to build a life.

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Metro price level · Little Rock area: 11% below the national average; BEA index 89.4 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,106/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $63,003/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Culture and working life

What to consider

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
Structured 10-hour shift format with predictable hours (7a-5p)

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