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.