Nurse Tech - Facility Float Pool (PRN)
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $18 an hour. Open patient care technician jobs in Arkansas post a median of $17.20 an hour, the middle half $16.75–$17.91, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Patient care technicians employed in Arkansas earn a median of $16.55 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).
Patient care technicians in Arkansas: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith in FORT SMITH reported 102 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,691,220 hours worked: 5.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Medicare gives Mercy Hospital Fort Smith 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Arkansas's hospitals average 2.8). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Arkansas hospitals by rating.
CNA and patient care technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 16.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 69.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 2.05x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.6% · Stating an hourly rate 47.7%
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About the job
Find your calling at Mercy!
What You’ll Do
Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, you’ll assist in providing compassionate, individualized care to patients. You’ll perform clinical procedures and support tasks that directly impact patient outcomes - all while learning from experienced professionals.
Position Details
Gain Clinical Experience While You Study – Nurse Tech Opportunities at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith!
Launch Your Nursing Career with Mercy!
Are you a nursing student looking to gain real-world experience while balancing school? Mercy’s Nurse Technician (NT) role is designed to support your growth and give you a head start in your nursing journey.
Why Become a Nurse Tech at Mercy?
At Mercy, we’re more than just a hospital - we’re a supportive community committed to helping you grow. As a Nurse Tech, you’ll work alongside experienced nurses, build your clinical skills, and gain meaningful insight into patient care. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your school commitments and provide valuable opportunities to network and advance within our health system.
Recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Places to Work” and by Forbes as one of the “Best Employers for New Grads,” Mercy is the ideal place to launch your nursing career.
Mercy’s Nurse Technician (NT) role is designed to support your growth and give you a head start in your nursing journey. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that helps you build clinical confidence and expand your skillset - all while working around your school schedule.
Program Highlights
- Flat Rate Pay: $18.00/hr
- Flexible Scheduling: Designed to fit your school commitments
- Work Options: Full Time, Part Time, and PRN
- Shift Differentials: Available for evenings and nights
- Unit Variety: Opportunities across multiple care areas
- Skill Development: Hands-on clinical experience and skillset expansion
- Career Support: Scholar Loan & Tuition Reimbursement eligibility
Eligibility Requirements
- Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program
- Completed Fundamentals of Nursing (transcripts and competency list required)
- Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required within one month of hire
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs regularly
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to bend, kneel, twist, and squat
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 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Mercy is a health system with 55 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) acute care and specialty hospitals, more than 1,000 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) physician practice and outpatient locations and 50,000+ (source: Mercy, About Mercy) caregivers in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Source: Mercy, About Mercy
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