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Registered Nurse - PACU

Mercy

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Posted Aug 5, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 10, 2026

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Find your calling at Mercy! Overview Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Position Details Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN). Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements. Certifications Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. Required One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses) OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) BLS (Basic Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization) S. T. A. B. L. E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification) Other unit-specific certifications as required Physical Requirements Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Skills for this role

nursing processpatient care coordinationcare evaluationpatient rights and confidentiality

Certifications

BLSACLSNRPENPCTNCCCPHONOCNPALSPEARSS.T.A.B.L.E.C-EFM

Requirements

  • Current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure
  • Must meet all state board of nursing requirements
  • Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Benefits

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

About the employer

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Mercy
Hospital

Mercy is a Catholic health system founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986, with a heritage tracing back over 195 years to Catherine McAuley's founding of the first House of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland in 1827. The Sisters of…

4.3 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Faith-based mission with deep historical heritage and strong organizational identity
  • Collaborative healthcare setting committed to excellence in patient outcomes
  • Leadership opportunities available, including Charge RN roles in perioperative services

What reviewers flag

  • Specific nurse feedback and review data not available from provided research sources
  • Research did not yield detailed information on workplace challenges or nurse-specific concerns
faith-basedcompassionatemission-drivencollaborativevalues-centeredservice-oriented

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

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