Registered Nurse - GIG Emergency Department

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Find your calling at Mercy!
Do you thrive in a fast-paced emergency care environment? Mercy's GIG Nursing Program is seeking experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses who want the flexibility to choose shifts while making an immediate impact on patient care.

Participation in the GIG Nursing Program requires nurses to self-schedule a minimum number of hours, maintain flexibility for short-notice staffing needs, and accept the possibility of last-minute shift cancellations. GIG positions do not guarantee hours and are the first positions subject to cancellation.

Position Details:

Registered Nurse – GIG Emergency Department

Fort Smith

Calling All Emergency Department Nurses!

Incentives

$40/hour Base Rate
Variable Shift Incentives
W-2 Employee
Minimum 1 Shift Every 90 Days
4, 8, or 12-Hour Shifts Available
Work Where and When You Want!
Flexible Day and Night Shift Opportunities

Department

Emergency Department

Qualifications

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.

Preferred Education

BSN

Licensure

Must maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact state licensure and meet all applicable state board of nursing requirements.

Experience

Minimum two (2) years of recent bedside RN experience in Emergency Nursing within the last 2 years.

Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Preferred Experience

Epic EMR experience

Physical Requirements

Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly
Prolonged standing and walking during shifts
Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat while performing patient care 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.

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