Registered Nurse - GIG Med Surg

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Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Until 9/7/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 9, 2026 Last posted July 9, 2026
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.

Position Details:

Registered Nurse – GIG Med Surg

Fort Smith

Calling All Medical-Surgical Nurses!

Incentives

  • $40/hour Base Rate

  • Variable Shift Incentives

  • W-2 Employee

  • Minimum 1 Shift Every 90 Days

  • 4, 8, or 12-Hour Shifts Available

  • Work Where and When You Want!

  • Flexible Day and Night Shift Opportunities

Department

  • Medical-Surgical

Qualifications

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.

Preferred Education

BSN

Licensure

Must maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact state licensure and meet all applicable state board of nursing requirements.

Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year of recent bedside RN experience in Medical-Surgical nursing within the last 3 years.

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Experience

  • Epic EMR experience

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly

  • Prolonged standing and walking during shifts

  • Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat while performing patient care duties

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.

About this role

Summary

Provide flexible, short-notice medical-surgical nursing care in a GIG arrangement.

Job title

Registered Nurse - GIG Med Surg

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Fort Smith, possibly remote work allowed

Salary

$40/hour Base Rate, Variable Shift Incentives

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

rn licensebsl

Preferred skills

epic emr

Specializations

medical-surgicalbedsidenursingpatient care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Smith, AR, USA

On-site City