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Charge RN - Med 3 (Days)

Mercy logoMercy~$30–$40/hrtypicalMercy Hospital Ft SmithFull timePosted 1d ago
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus
  • Days
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP
  • TNCC
  • BSN

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Charge nurses employed in Arkansas earn a median of $37.95 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Charge RN leads and coordinates patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices in alignment with established standards. Serves as a clinical resource and supports high-quality patient outcomes.

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.

From Mercy's job posting, checked 6 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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