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Posted 20 July, 2026

Registered Nurse - GIG Med Surg

Mercy
Fort Smith, AR, US Full Time

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!\n

Are you seeking a flexible, incentivized Registered Nurse position in Medical-Surgical nursing? \n
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\nThe Mercy GIG Nursing Program gives you the freedom to pick up shifts that fit your schedule while providing high-quality patient care across our facilities.\n
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\nParticipation 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.\n

Position Details:\n

Registered Nurse – GIG Med SurgFort Smith Calling All Medical-Surgical Nurses!\n

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    $40/hour Base Rate

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    Variable Shift Incentives

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    W-2 Employee

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    Minimum 1 Shift Every 90 Days

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    4, 8, or 12-Hour Shifts Available

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    Work Where and When You Want!

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    Flexible Day and Night Shift Opportunities

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Department\n
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    Medical-Surgical

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QualificationsRequired Education\n

Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.

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Preferred Education\n

BSN

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Licensure\n

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\n
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    Minimum one (1) year of recent bedside RN experience in Medical-Surgical nursing within the last 3 years.

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Certifications\n
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    Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Preferred Experience\n
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    Epic EMR experience

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Physical Requirements\n
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    Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly

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    Prolonged standing and walking during shifts

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    Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat while performing patient care duties

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Why Mercy?\n

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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.

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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.