Mercy NWA/Rogers Fall 2026 New Grad Residency

Mercy Rogers New-Graduate Nurse Residency program at Mercy Northwest Arkansas (Rogers, AR) is a one-year transition-to-practice residency designed to support newly licensed nurses as they begin professional practice. The program offers structured orientation, hands-on clinical training, ongoing mentorship with experienced preceptors, and targeted educational sessions across departments including ED, ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, Ortho/Surgical, and Mother/Baby. It emphasizes critical thinking, clinical judgment, and professional growth with dedicated pathways in various units (e.g., ED, ICU, Cardiac/Neuro, Med/Surg, Ortho/Surgical, Mother/Baby) and ratios guidance. The role includes participating in a comprehensive orientation, collaborating with preceptors, and completing the first-year residency to prepare for independent nursing practice. Comprehensive benefits and a community-focused environment are highlighted as part of Mercy’s mission.