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Nurse Externship - Mercy NW Arkansas Winter 2026

rogers, AR

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Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Launch

Your

Nursing

Career

with

Confidence

Are

you

ready

to

take

what

you've

learned

in

the

classroom

and

bring

it

to

life

at

the

bedside?

The

Mercy

Nursing

Externship

is an exclusive,

paid

winter experience

designed

for

nursing

students

who

are

eager

to

accelerate

their

growth,

build

confidence,

and

gain

meaningful

hands-on

experience

alongside

some

of

the

most

compassionate

and

skilled

nurses

in

healthcare.

As

a

Mercy

Nursing

Extern,

you'll

work

approximately

24

hours

per

week

(two

12-hour

shifts)

and

rotate

through

a

variety

of

nursing

units,

gaining

exposure

to

diverse

patient

populations

and

specialty

areas

while

learning

directly

from

experienced

Mercy

nurses

who

are

invested

in

your

success.

Our externship program provides an unmatched opportunity to:

Experience real-world nursing practice in a supportive acute care environment

Develop the confidence and critical-thinking skills needed to thrive as a future RN

Work one-on-one with experienced nurse preceptors who are dedicated to mentoring and developing the next generation of nurses

Explore multiple specialties and care settings to help discover where your passion and future career may lead

Build meaningful connections with clinical leaders and nursing teams across the organization

Externship Requirement: Applicants must have completed at least 2 semesters of nursing school , including a minimum of one round of clinicals , by the start of the externship

What Past Mercy Externs Are Saying

"I got to see so many things I never experienced during clinicals—like time in Ortho, PACU, and other specialty units."

"The nurses let me take the lead and practice my skills, which made such a difference in my confidence."

"The staff was incredibly supportive and helped me feel secure in what I was learning."

"I was met with kindness in every unit. It made the experience so meaningful."

"Getting to explore multiple areas was huge. It helped me understand what different units are really like and where I can see myself working."

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.

Worksite address

rogers, AR, 72756, US

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