From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 3, 2026Sources
The short version
Smith Arnold Partners is a boutique executive search and recruitment firm headquartered at 3 Landmark Square in Stamford, CT, not a healthcare facility or direct clinical employer.
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
Nursing here
Benefits
The benefits listed in the provided job description ($120,000-$140,000 salary plus bonus incentives, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, PTO, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage) pertain to a client placement position (Physician Assistant at a private practice in East Haven, CT), not to employment with Smith Arnold Partners itself.
The hard parts
Not a direct healthcare employer — nurses are placed at client organizations, not employed by Smith Arnold Partners
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Small firm (11-50 employees) may have limited job inventory and placement capacity for nursing roles
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Not a dedicated nursing staffing agency — broader executive and technical search focus across multiple industries
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Limited publicly available information about nurse-specific placements, outcomes, or client network
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Smith Arnold Partners hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Smith Arnold Partners, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Smith Arnold Partners
Physician Assistant
$120,000–$140,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- smitharnold.com
Employer website
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