Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown (3500) FT Days
- Fort Smith, AR
- Full-time
Job description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Registered Nurse – Cardiac/Respiratory Unit
Join our fast-paced, high-energy team caring for higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. This 25-bed unit is an excellent starting point for nurses with long-term goals in ICU or ER settings.
Position Details:
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs
with at least 1 year of experience
NO CONTRACT
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: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process.
• Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients.
• Evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.
• Perform duties in alignment with our mission, values, and Mercy service standards.
Unit Details:
• Patient Population: Higher acuity cardiac and respiratory
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1
• UAP-to-Patient Ratio: 9:1
• Unit Size: 32 beds
• Environment: Fast-paced, high-energy; ideal for nurses pursuing ICU or ER careers
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.
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