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Posted 30 July, 2026

Registered Nurse - GIG Med Surg

Mercy
Fort Smith, AR, US Full Time

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Are you seeking a flexible, incentivized Registered Nurse position in Medical-Surgical nursing? The 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. 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.\n

Position Details:

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Registered Nurse – GIG Med Surg

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Fort Smith

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Calling All Medical-Surgical Nurses!

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Incentives

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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

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  • Medical-Surgical
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Qualifications

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Required Education

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Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.

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Preferred Education

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BSN

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Licensure

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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

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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

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  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Preferred Experience

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  • Epic EMR experience
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Physical Requirements

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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?

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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.