RN GIG - Flex/Per Diem/PRN - Fort Smith, Arkansas And Surrounding Communities
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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 caregivers. 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:
Fort Smith & Surrounding Areas "GIG"
Per Diem/Flex RN Position
Calling all Nurses!
Incentives:
- $40/hr Base Rate
- Variable Shift Incentives
- W-2 Employee
- Minimum 1 shift in 90 days
- 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts available
- Work Where and When You Want!
- Days and Nights available in NICU
Overview:
Are you seeking a flexible incentivized Registered Nurse position? Ability to pick up day shift OR night shift- whatever works best for you! No weekend, holiday, or shift requirement. Participation in the Gig Nursing Program requires being responsible for scheduling a minimum number of hours, being available on short notice, being flexible and subject to last minute shift cancellation. The Gig Nursing Program does not offer guaranteed shift hours and will be the first for cancellation.
Locations available include:
- Rogers
- Community Hospitals: Berryville
Departments Utilizing GIG RNs:
- Medical-Surgical
- Stepdown
- ICU
- Emergency Department
- Women's & Children's
Qualifications:
- Required Education:
- Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
- Preferred Education:
- 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.
- Experience:
- One year of recent bed-side RN experience to work Med Surg.
- For all other specialties (ICU and Women's Health), a minimum of two years of recent bed-side RN experience.
- Certifications:
For Med Surg and Women's Health (L&D, NICU, M&B) - BLS
For Critical Care (CC) - BLS, ACLS
- For Emergency Department - BLS, ACLS, & PALS
- Preferred Experience:
- Epic experience
- Physical requirements/demands:
- Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking 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.
keyword(s): GIG, Arkansas, Fort Smith, Rogers, PRN, Per Diem
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Company: Mercy
Location: Fort Smith, AR
Posted: May 26, 2026
Category: Nursing