Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Health Care

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE 20,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs with at least 1 year of experience NO CONTRACT Med Surg Overview: Mercy Fort Smith's Med Surg Service Line is made up of 7 specialty units that will provide experience with patient populations with a varying range of diagnoses and care needs. Functionally, these units house and care for patients who are preparing for or recovering from medical and surgical interventions. While you will have a "home unit", we cross-train our nurses between the various specialties to provide a strong foundational knowledge of all types of patient conditions, comorbidities, procedures, etc. Whether you are a new grad nurse looking to build a strong base before launching into your future career/educational plans or an experienced nurse who enjoys variety in their every day work, Med Surg is the place for you! Med Surg Stepdown Unit Details:

Patient Population : close monitoring and nursing care for patients who are higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1

# Great unit to start and transition to ICU/ED!

1+ Years Experienced Nurse Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for select departments

Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy

Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses

Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year

Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance

Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

Shift Differentials

New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $7.50 RN/$5.50 LPN

Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

Licensure : Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Certifications: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. We Offer Great Benefits: Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period! net nurse, registered nurse Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position.