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Posted 20 July, 2026

Registered Nurse - GIG Critical Care

Mercy
Fort Smith, AR, US Full Time

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!\n

Mercy is seeking experienced Critical Care Registered Nurses looking for flexibility and premium shift opportunities. Join our GIG Nursing Program and choose shifts that work best for your lifestyle while providing exceptional care to critically ill patients.\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 Critical Care Fort Smith \n

Calling All Critical Care 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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    Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

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    Critical Care Units

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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.

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Experience\n
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    Minimum two (2) years of recent bedside RN experience in Critical Care/ICU within the last 2 years.

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Certifications\n
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    Basic Life Support (BLS)

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    Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

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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.