Registered Nurse (RN) — Medical Telemetry, Dedicated Education Unit

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) — Medical Telemetry, Dedicated Education Unit position is onsite in Fort Smith, AR. The posting does not specify compensation or a work schedule. Mercy Hospital Fort Smith’s 18-bed Dedicated Education Unit teaches nursing students fundamental clinical skills while caring for medical telemetry patients. The RN provides patient care while precepting two senior nursing students, helping them develop bedside skills under the support and oversight of a clinical rotation preceptor. The role combines patient care, education, and professional development to support future nurses.

What you'll do

• Care for Medical Telemetry patients
• act as preceptor to two senior nursing students who provide total care for four patients
• support student learning with clinical rotation preceptor oversight. The posting requires an RN license and BLS and ACLS or completion within 90 days of hire.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

medical telemetry

dedicated education unit

fort smith ar

mercy

nursing education

preceptor

student mentorship

4:1 patient ratio

bls

acls

sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, matched retirement plans, and a listed sign-on bonus for eligible full-time RNs.

Why this role

The unit is an 18-bed Dedicated Education Unit with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio on day shift. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is listed for full-time RNs with at least one year of experience; the posting states no contract.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.