Below most Arkansas travel postingsArkansas travel postings that state pay run $1,600/week to $2,400/week, the middle half $1,670/week to $2,070/week, across 30 postings.
American Traveler is hiring a Medical ICU RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and an active AR or compact RN license.
Details
Work in a 32-bed Medical ICU unit within an acute care hospital
Patient ratios of 2:1 and 3:1
Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Every other weekend required
Floating to stepdown and med surg units required
Uses EPIC EMR system
Requirements
Active AR or compact RN license
Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Minimum 2+ years of critical care experience required
CCRN certification preferred
Must pass a medication and math competency exam prior to administering medications
Additional Information
Fast-paced unit seeking upbeat and driven nurses
Black scrubs required; open-toe shoes not permitted
Up to 5 days of requested time off allowed, must be made up during the assignment
Candidates within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and subject to a reduced bill rate
Local subcontractor staff limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before requiring a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius
No employment gaps of 90+ days within the past 12 months
Neighborhoods+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.
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.
Getting around+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.
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.
Outdoors+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.
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.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
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.
