Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool (Nights)

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Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

ICU | Emergency Department | Progressive Care/Stepdown

Practice at the Highest Level of Nursing

Are you an experienced critical care nurse who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex clinical problems, and values variety in your practice?

Join Mercy's Critical Care Float Pool and bring your expertise where it is needed most. Our team supports the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Progressive Care units, providing highly skilled nursing care to some of the hospital's most acute patients.

This is not an entry-level float position. This role is designed for experienced nurses who are confident in their clinical judgment, adaptable to changing patient needs, and committed to delivering exceptional care.

Why Nurses Choose Critical Care Float Pool

Practice across multiple high-acuity specialties
Maintain and strengthen critical care competencies
Expand your clinical expertise and adaptability
Work with diverse patient populations and diagnoses
Collaborate with highly skilled physicians and multidisciplinary teams
Avoid becoming limited to a single specialty area
Gain experience that supports future leadership and specialty certifications

What Makes This Role Different

Our Critical Care Float Pool nurses are recognized as clinical experts and trusted resources throughout the hospital. They provide support during periods of high census, staffing fluctuations, and increased patient acuity while helping ensure safe, exceptional patient care.

Every shift presents new opportunities to learn, lead, and make an impact.

What You'll Gain

✔ Competitive compensation plus night shift and float differentials

✔ Comprehensive benefits beginning day one

✔ Tuition assistance and certification support

✔ Opportunities to pursue CCRN, CEN, PCCN, and specialty certifications

✔ Leadership development and career advancement pathways

✔ Strong support from nursing leaders and clinical educators

✔ Exposure to a broad range of critical care experiences

We're Looking for Nurses Who

Excel in rapidly changing environments
Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and critical thinking
Communicate effectively during high-stakes situations
Adapt quickly to new teams and workflows
Remain calm and confident during emergencies
Value teamwork and collaboration
Are committed to continuous professional growth

Ideal Candidates Have

ICU, Emergency Department, or Stepdown experience
Strong assessment and prioritization skills
Experience caring for high-acuity patients
A desire to continually expand their knowledge and competencies
A passion for making a difference wherever they are needed

Be the Nurse Others Count On

When patient acuity rises and challenges emerge, our Critical Care Float Pool nurses step in with confidence, expertise, and compassion. If you're looking for a role that rewards adaptability, accelerates professional growth, and allows you to make a meaningful impact across multiple critical care settings, we'd love to meet you.

Qualifications:

Required Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program

Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arkansas or compact state

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) through the American Heart Association

Preferred: 2+ years of critical care experience

Join a team where your experience is valued, your growth is supported, and every shift offers the chance to make a difference

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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5 Questions You Should Ask During the Interview

Here are 5 questions we think you could ask during your interview. Use them as a guide to help you write your own questions.

Remember: Always have at least 5 questions prepared for the interview. If you do not, you run the risk of looking unprepared.

What does success look like in this role, and how is it measured?

Why ask this? You want to ensure you have a clear understanding of expectations before accepting the role. Knowing how success is measured helps you hit the ground running and avoid surprises about performance evaluations. It also signals to the employer that you're results-driven.

Can you describe the team dynamic and the company culture?

Why ask this? Skills and experience matter, but if the work environment isn’t a good fit, you won’t be happy or productive. This question helps you gauge whether the company values collaboration, how teams interact, and whether the culture aligns with your work style and values.

What are the biggest challenges facing the person in this role right now?

Why ask this? Every job has challenges, and it’s better to know them upfront. This helps you assess whether the role is a good fit for your strengths and whether the company is realistic about its expectations. If they hesitate to answer, it could be a red flag.

How does the company support work-life balance and employee well-being??

Why ask this? Burnout is real, and some companies expect employees to sacrifice personal time for the job. By asking this, you’ll get a sense of how they value work-life balance, flexibility, and well-being—things that are crucial for job satisfaction and long-term success.

These questions help you make an informed decision while also showing your professionalism and strategic thinking!

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