RN - Weekend Option
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas
Posted Jul 14
What the listing says
Role
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Setting
- Telehealth
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most AR staff postings
AR staff postings that state pay run $24/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $25/hr to $45/hr, across 120 postings.
About this role
The Registered Nurse (RN) performs telephonic patient triage using decision-making software, assists with patient consults and transports, uses videoconferencing equipment for telemedicine operations. Weekend Option (WEO) schedule. The RN practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards. Collects and documents assessment data, develops Plan of Care, implements POC, evaluates patient progress, provides patient/family education, administers medication, and delegates care based on UAMS standards.
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Requirements
- Arkansas RN License
- The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care for patients within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and adheres to institutional policies, procedures and standards. The RN is responsible to adhere to the standard of care defined by UAMS, ANA, and Standards for specialty patient population with support and mentoring by other team members.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
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- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Place
- City
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Median rent
- $1,106/mo
- Local household income
- $63,003/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Little Rock area index 89.4, where 100 is the national average.
Little Rock pairs Southern hospitality with big-city healthcare opportunities, anchored by major medical centers along the Arkansas River. Nurses enjoy a laid-back capital city where rolling hills meet urban convenience, offering an affordable metro lifestyle with genuine community feel—a practical and welcoming place to put down roots between shifts.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
UAMS Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The organization includes The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital, where registered nurses provide direct patient care, coordinate care for patients, triage patients,…
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?