Fort Smith Summer Extern Program - 2025

Mercy Ft. Smith Summer 2025 Nurse Externship

8 Week Summer Program

$18.00/hr

"The Mercy Summer Nurse Externship was an amazing experience, and I’m grateful to have been a part of it. Throughout the summer, I have seen my confidence grow with patient interactions and performing skills. Working with the nurses and seeing different units in the hospital was an incredible experience."

-Nakie Thurman, 2024 Summer Extern

Overview:

During your eight-week externship, you will have the opportunity to experience working with preceptors on multiple units.  Discover where your passion for nursing is leading you at Mercy!

Qualifications:

This program is open to any unlicensed RN student (cannot have or obtain LPN license before or during the program) who will have completed at least two semesters of nursing school and graduating December 2025 through May 2026.

Certifications: BLS Certification required before assigned to care for patients independently

In addition to the online application the following documents must be brought to the in person interview:

- Electronic Transcript

- Skills Checklist signed by Clinical Instructor

- Letter of Recommendation

Limited opportunities, so please apply as soon as possible.

Deadline for Applications is April 30th, 2025

Program will begin on June 2nd and end on August 1st, 2025

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.