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Registered Nurse - Surgery Center - PreOp

Fort Smith, AR

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Posted Jul 21, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 26, 2026

About this role

Position Overview This role involves utilizing the nursing process to deliver patient care, ensuring professional accountability and assessing the effectiveness of care provided by team members. The nurse coordinates patient care with other departments, maintains patient rights and confidentiality, and performs duties aligned with organizational standards, mission, and values. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care using the nursing process Evaluate care effectiveness and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams Maintain patient rights, confidentiality, and adhere to organizational standards Ensure proper documentation and communication Qualifications & Skills Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program Current RN license in the state or compact licensure Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, stand, walk, and perform various physical tasks Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or others may be required based on the unit
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Join a collaborative team committed to innovation, compassion, and growth, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition support, and retirement plans. Show more Show less

Skills for this role

direct patient carenursing processpatient care coordinationmultidisciplinary team coordinationdocumentationcommunication

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Requirements

  • Current RN license in the state or compact licensure
  • & Skills

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • paid time off
  • tuition support
  • retirement plans

Living in Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith sits along the Arkansas River on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border, offering a blend of frontier history and modern healthcare opportunities. The second-largest city in Arkansas features a relaxed pace, affordable living, and proximity to the Ozark foothills. Out-of-state RNs will find a welcoming community with regional medical centers serving western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.

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Metro price level · Fort Smith area
85.9
14% below the national average
Median gross rent
$884/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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