Mercy
Charge RN - Surgical 4 (Days)
7301 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 8, 2026
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Find your calling at Mercy!
The Charge Registered Nurse utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice.Position Details:
Charge Nurse RN
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
Full-time RNs with at least 1 year of experience eligible
NO CONTRACT REQUIRED
Join a team where your leadership and clinical expertise make a difference every day. As a Charge Nurse RN, you'll provide exceptional patient care while leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient conditions.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
- Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
- Administer treatments, medications, and nursing interventions.
- Provide patient and family education to support positive outcomes.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Lead daily operations by coordinating staffing, assignments, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
- Support quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
- Current RN license in the state of practice or compact licensure.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
Preferred:
- Charge nurse or leadership experience.
- Specialty certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ENPC, OCN, CPHON, C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and twist as needed for patient care.
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.