Mercy NWA/Rogers Fall 2026 New Grad Residency

Mercy Rogers New-Graduate Nurse Residency

Mercy Northwest Arkansas offers a transition-to-practice nurse residency program designed to support the newly licensed 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.

Eligibility:

• Required Experience: 12 months or less of nursing experience

• Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school

• License: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current nursing license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

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

Key Details

Program Start Date: The residency program is set to begin September 28th, 2026. Orientation will be during the first 2 weeks and will be Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

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:

ED

The Emergency Department is a 24-bed unit providing care to a highly diverse patient population within a Level III trauma setting. The department cares for a wide range of acute and complex conditions, including post-operative cardiac cases (CABG/valve), neurosurgical patients, trauma, renal, and general medical emergencies. As a Level III trauma center, the ED delivers rapid stabilization and emergency care while coordinating advanced treatment when needed.

Career Path: This is a great unit for nurses interested in Critical Care

Ratio: 4:1

Cardiac

A 36-bed challenging, fast paced unit where you can expect to provide care of patients with various heart dysrhythmias, acute and chronic heart conditions like heart failure and STEMI/NSTEMI, post cardiac catheterization care, post vascular and thoracic surgical care, as well as sepsis and other infectious disease processes.

Career Path: An excellent option for nurses interested in pursuing a career in critical care or cardiac catheterization lab.

Ratio: 6:1

ICU

New onset asymptomatic dysrhythmia; hypertensive or

hypotensive urgency; hemodynamically stable myocardial infarction; substance

withdrawal; BIPAP/CPAP therapy

Career Path: An excellent option for nurses interested in pursuing a career in critical care

Ratio: 2-1:1

PCU

New onset asymptomatic dysrhythmia; hypertensive or

hypotensive urgency; hemodynamically stable myocardial infarction; substance

withdrawal; BIPAP/CPAP therapy

Career Path: his unit is great for nurses interested in a future career in Critical Care

Ratio: 4:1

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 career in surgery, sports medicine, or orthopedics.

Ratio: 6:1

Mother/Baby

A Mother Baby nurse provides specialized care to both mothers and their newborns during the postpartum period. Mother Baby nurses play a vital part in ensuring a smooth transition home by offering compassionate, family-centered support during the first days after birth

Career Path: This a great starting unit for nurses wanting to pursue a career in Women's and Children's

Ratio: 6:1

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