RN or LPN Charge Nurse

Springs of Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Posted Aug 8 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 8-hour nights
Unit and setting: Skilled Nursing
License: RN license Active Arkansas Nursing LicenseActive Arkansas Nursing License
Term: Permanent

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About this role

Join Our Compassionate Team at Springs of Fort Smith!

Are you a dedicated RN/LPN looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? The Springs of Fort Smith a top-tier Skilled Nursing Facility in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking passionate and skilled nurses to join our exceptional team!

Available Shifts

Nights 11-7

What You Need

Active Arkansas Nursing License

Current CPR Certification

New graduates are encouraged to apply

We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

401K – Invest in your future

Ongoing Training & Resources – We support your professional growth

Why Choose The Springs of Fort Smith?

The Springs of Fort Smith, we're more than just a workplace—we're a family. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, 24/7 care to our residents. We believe in supportive staffing ratios, fostering a positive work culture, and ensuring our staff feel valued and appreciated every day.

If you're looking for a facility that recognizes your hard work, provides great pay and benefits, and offers an environment where you can truly make a difference, The Springs of Fort Smith is the place for you.

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Come in for an on-the-spot interview and take the first step toward joining TEAM Springs Fort Smith. You can apply online or stop by in person—we look forward to meeting you.

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What's around it?

In Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith, ARFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent: $884/mo
Household income: $54,816/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Fort Smith, AR

NeighborhoodsEstablished residential enclaves like Fianna Hills and Skyline Estates are favored for larger single-family homes with mature landscaping near Hardscrabble Country Club, while Chaffee Crossing has rapidly expanded as a modern mixed-use hub offering newer subdivisions and trail connectivity. For nurses seeking walkable apartment living, Heritage Village provides contemporary units adjacent to neighborhood dining and boutiques, and the Belle Grove Historic District features preserved Victorian architecture near downtown. Those wanting a quieter bedroom-community feel frequently look toward Greenwood, Barling, or Alma, all within a short highway drive of the city's central medical corridors.

Established residential enclaves like Fianna Hills and Skyline Estates are favored for larger single-family homes with mature landscaping near Hardscrabble Country Club, while Chaffee Crossing has rapidly expanded as a modern mixed-use hub offering newer subdivisions and trail connectivity. For nurses seeking walkable apartment living, Heritage Village provides contemporary units adjacent to neighborhood dining and boutiques, and the Belle Grove Historic District features preserved Victorian architecture near downtown.

Those wanting a quieter bedroom-community feel frequently look toward Greenwood, Barling, or Alma, all within a short highway drive of the city's central medical corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: admortgage.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: apartments.com

Getting aroundCommuting in Fort Smith is exceptionally manageable, with average drive times running around fifteen to sixteen minutes across town. Healthcare workers traveling to regional medical centers navigate primary arteries such as Rogers Avenue, Towson Avenue, and Interstate 540, which experience negligible traffic congestion compared to larger metropolitan areas. Hospital campuses provide accessible on-site surface parking, making early-morning and late-night shift changes seamless for drivers arriving from both local neighborhoods and nearby suburbs.

Commuting in Fort Smith is exceptionally manageable, with average drive times running around fifteen to sixteen minutes across town. Healthcare workers traveling to regional medical centers navigate primary arteries such as Rogers Avenue, Towson Avenue, and Interstate 540, which experience negligible traffic congestion compared to larger metropolitan areas.

Hospital campuses provide accessible on-site surface parking, making early-morning and late-night shift changes seamless for drivers arriving from both local neighborhoods and nearby suburbs.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: apartments.com

OutdoorsNestled in the Arkansas River Valley, Fort Smith offers convenient outdoor outlets centered around municipal parks and waterfront greenways. Ben Garen Regional Park anchors local recreation with paved walking paths, mountain bike trails, disc golf, and the seasonal Parrot Island Waterpark, while Creekmore Park is popular for tennis courts and shady family walking paths. Cyclists and runners frequent the Greg Smith River Trail and the multi-use trails through Chaffee Crossing, and Lake Fort Smith State Park sits roughly thirty minutes north in the Ozark Mountains for kayaking, camping, and hiking.

Nestled in the Arkansas River Valley, Fort Smith offers convenient outdoor outlets centered around municipal parks and waterfront greenways. Ben Garen Regional Park anchors local recreation with paved walking paths, mountain bike trails, disc golf, and the seasonal Parrot Island Waterpark, while Creekmore Park is popular for tennis courts and shady family walking paths.

Cyclists and runners frequent the Greg Smith River Trail and the multi-use trails through Chaffee Crossing, and Lake Fort Smith State Park sits roughly thirty minutes north in the Ozark Mountains for kayaking, camping, and hiking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: arkansas.com Source 3: apartments.com

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Living in Fort Smith

Set along the Arkansas River on the Oklahoma border, Fort Smith blends frontier history with a steadily modernizing cultural scene, making it an appealing, low-stress destination for relocating nurses. The city offers an effortless daily routine where average commutes hover around fifteen minutes, sparing medical staff the intense rush-hour traffic seen in larger regional metros. Neighborhoods accommodate varying lifestyles: Fianna Hills delivers established, tree-lined quiet near golf greens; Chaffee Crossing and Heritage Village cater to those wanting newer construction, multi-use trails, and walkable dining; and the Belle Grove Historic District provides architectural character. Between hospital shifts, life revolves around grabbing local espresso at Fort Smith Coffee Co., meeting friends at The Bakery District, or catching live performances at Majestic on Garrison Avenue. While summers can be sweltering and nightlife remains relatively calm, access to outdoor destinations like Ben Garen Regional Park and Lake Fort Smith State Park, alongside world-class public murals and the U.S. Marshals Museum, makes Fort Smith a welcoming, well-balanced community.

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As of 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: admortgage.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: arkansas.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: apartments.com

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