RN Specialty Emergency Room

Baptist Health Arkansas

Monticello, Arkansas

Posted Sep 28 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Night · 0630PM-0700AM Shift: Night Working Hours: 0630PM-0700AM72 hours bi-weekly
Unit and setting: Emergency Room · Hospital Department: Emergency Room
License: RN license A new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse with an unencumbered license in good standing to practice in the state of Arkansas.Registered Nurse unencumbered license in good standing
Term: Permanent

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Certification: Healthcare CPR Healthcare CPR required, some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training is provided.
Certification: ACLS, PALS and/or NALS depending on area
Education: graduate from an accredited nursing program

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Education: BSN BSN preferred.

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Department: Emergency Room
Shift: Night

Working Hours: 0630PM-0700AM

Summary

The Specialty Registered Nurse at Baptist Health is accountable for utilizing the nursing process and the training provided by Baptist Health to provide safe, therapeutic, and compassionate patient care. The nurse is expected to demonstrate clinical competence and critical thinking. The RN is responsible to know and understand the policies and processes of the department and the requirements of the organization and use them in a unified workflow with the rest of the healthcare team to create an exceptional patient experience with the best possible outcomes.

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A new RN graduate from an accredited nursing program or Registered Nurse with an unencumbered license in good standing to practice in the state of Arkansas. BSN preferred.

Healthcare CPR required, some areas may require ACLS, PALS and/or NALS - training is provided.

Specialty units require and will provide specific specialty education.

Applies basic knowledge and skills to meet standard of care.

Is able to practice as a full partner of an interdisciplinary team.

This job will be authorized 72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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In Monticello, AR

Monticello, ARFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 13% below the US average

Median rent: $707/mo
Household income: $27,238/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Monticello, AR

NeighborhoodsMonticello's residential footprint centers on Historic North Main Street, distinguished by a prominent collection of preserved Victorian-era homes such as the historic Allen House, alongside established residential streets near Monticello Square. Further south, neighborhoods surrounding the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus feature a mix of modest single-family homes and student-accessible rentals. The city's outer edges, particularly along Highway 425 and Highway 277, offer larger parcels and rural homesteads with straightforward, low-traffic driving access into the commercial and medical core.

Monticello's residential footprint centers on Historic North Main Street, distinguished by a prominent collection of preserved Victorian-era homes such as the historic Allen House, alongside established residential streets near Monticello Square. Further south, neighborhoods surrounding the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) campus feature a mix of modest single-family homes and student-accessible rentals.

The city's outer edges, particularly along Highway 425 and Highway 277, offer larger parcels and rural homesteads with straightforward, low-traffic driving access into the commercial and medical core.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: expedia.com Source 2: areavibes.com

Getting aroundGetting around Monticello is strictly car-dependent, with the vast majority of workers driving personal vehicles and virtually no local public transit options available. Typical drive times are brief, averaging roughly twelve minutes across town. Major travel occurs along primary thoroughfares such as US Highway 425 and local state routes like Highway 277, with straightforward navigation, open surface parking, and negligible traffic congestion at local clinics and regional medical facilities.

Getting around Monticello is strictly car-dependent, with the vast majority of workers driving personal vehicles and virtually no local public transit options available. Typical drive times are brief, averaging roughly twelve minutes across town.

Major travel occurs along primary thoroughfares such as US Highway 425 and local state routes like Highway 277, with straightforward navigation, open surface parking, and negligible traffic congestion at local clinics and regional medical facilities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation in Monticello is anchored by Lake Monticello, a large municipal reservoir popular for bass fishing, boating, and waterside gatherings. Pedestrian activity and green space are found along the Lakewoods Trail and the Little Mountain Disc Golf Course, while the Tim Chase City Pool provides seasonal recreation. For expanded nature excursions, Moro Bay State Park is located about an hour's drive away, offering hiking trails, river access, and waterside campsites.

Outdoor recreation in Monticello is anchored by Lake Monticello, a large municipal reservoir popular for bass fishing, boating, and waterside gatherings. Pedestrian activity and green space are found along the Lakewoods Trail and the Little Mountain Disc Golf Course, while the Tim Chase City Pool provides seasonal recreation.

For expanded nature excursions, Moro Bay State Park is located about an hour's drive away, offering hiking trails, river access, and waterside campsites.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: exploremonticello.com Source 2: expedia.com

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Monticello offers healthcare workers a quiet, grounded slice of southeast Arkansas defined by pine-timbered landscapes and a gentle, small-town rhythm. Anchored as the Drew County seat and home to the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM), the community features a historic core along North Main Street noted for its Victorian homes—including the famous Allen House—alongside university amenities like the Pomeroy Planetarium and the Fine Arts Center. Everyday life is calm and car-dependent, with typical commutes under fifteen minutes along corridors like US-425. Outdoor recreation centers on bass fishing and boating at Lake Monticello or wooded strolls along Lakewoods Trail, while social life revolves around local sports, Timberlodge Lanes, and casual dining spots like La Terraza. The tradeoff for this peaceful setting is a sparse nightlife and retail scene, with residents often heading to larger regional hubs for specialized shopping or hospital-tier services. For nurses prioritizing a low-stress drive, rooted Southern community, and easy access to outdoor recreation, Monticello provides an unhurried, practical base.

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