Mercy NWA/Rogers Spring 2026 New Grad Residency - Medical Surgical

Mercy Rogers New-Graduate RN Residency

Mercy Northwest Arkansas offers a transition-to-practice RN residency program designed to support the newly licensed registered nurse as you transition from student to confident and independent professional nursing practice. This structured, evidence-based program offers comprehensive and individualized department orientation, hands-on clinical training and ongoing mentorship to ensure a smooth and successful entry into your professional career. The program provides collaboration with experienced preceptors, targeted educational sessions, and a supportive environment that fosters critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional growth.

Key Details

Application Closing Date: January 21,2026 at 11:55 PM

Program Start Date: The residency program is set to begin July 6, 2026

Duration:The program lasts one year, providing extensive support and training to help new nurses navigate their first year in practice and prepare them for a lasting and fulfilling professional career.

Opportunities:We provide new graduate placement within the following departments:

Med/Tele

Med/Tele is a 22-bed unit with a diverse patient population caring for patients post operatively with potential for chest tubes and surgical drains, peritoneal dialysis, to cardiac patients requiring non-titratable drips.

Career Path: This a great unit for nurses considering a future in cardiac or neuro specific critical care, procedural based nursing, or post op/PACU nursing.

Ratio: 6:1

Cardiac/Neuro

Cardiac/Neuro is a 24-bed unit specializing in cardiac and neurological support and care for patients suffering from stroke, seizures, altered mental status, and/or cardiac arrythmias such as atrial fibrillation.

Career Path: This unit is great for nurses interested in a future career in emergency care, cath lab, interventional radiology or critical care.

Ratio: 6:1

Med/Surg

Med/Surg is a 48-bed mixed unit providing comprehensive care of both acute and chronic patients, ranging from pneumonia, oncology, post operative surgical care to chronic disease management.

Career Path: This unit is ideal for the nurse that wants a wide scope of skills and experience with a strong foundation in nursing, poised for success in any nursing field.

Ratio: 6:1

Ortho/Surgical

Ortho/Surgical is a 22-bed clean surgical floor caring for joints, backs, and some specialty surgeries.

Career Path: This a great starting unit for nurses wanting to pursue a careeer in surgery, sports medicine, or orthopedics.

Ratio: 6:1

Eligibility:

• Required Experience - 12 months or less of RN experience

• Required Education - Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited school

• License - Temporary RN Arkansas license or RN compact license

• Certifications - Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

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!

$20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness Available

Up to $2,000 annually in Tuition Assistance

$3,000 Relocation Assistance

Eligible for Premium Pay Program

Shift Differential Pay

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Mercy Mission and Culture

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At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

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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.