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Med Surg Nurse
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Hot Springs, AR, 71913-6406
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 32.38-43.68 HOUR
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
- Deliver the best possible care to your set of assigned patients
- Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
- Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging
- Registered Nurse License, in good standing (State of Arkansas, or compact state, required prior to hire)
- 6 months of acute care experience is required (new graduates or nurses who have never worked in an acute care setting are hired through our residency training program)
- Previous med surg experience is preferred, but not required
- BLS through the American Heart Association is required
- Additional certifications (like ACLS or PALS) may be required depending on the unit
As a Medical Surgical Nurse at CHI St Vincent - Hot Springs, you’ll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency.
Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice.
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Frequently asked questions
In Arkansas, Med Surg Nurses must hold a registered nurse license valid in the state or come from a compact state. This ensures compliance with local regulations and smooth onboarding, especially at Catholic Health Initiatives, where state licensure verification is mandatory before hire.
Hot Springs has a steady demand for Med Surg Nurses, fueled by local healthcare facilities like Catholic Health Initiatives. While competition exists, the presence of residency programs for new grads helps ease entry, making it an accessible market for both experienced nurses and newcomers.
Certifications such as ACLS or PALS are highly regarded by employers like Catholic Health Initiatives. Depending on the unit, these additional credentials enhance your qualifications, enabling you to handle critical care scenarios and increasing your versatility within Med Surg nursing roles.
Med Surg Nurses focus on acute patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and vital signs monitoring. They collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, requiring sharp assessment skills and adaptability to varied cases like cardiac or orthopedic patients.
This role offers exposure to diverse specialties such as telemetry and emergency care, fostering critical thinking and fast-paced decision-making. Nurses gain valuable experience handling complex cases, which sets a strong foundation for specialized certifications or leadership tracks.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a patient-first mindset and multidisciplinary collaboration. Their Med Surg Nurses benefit from structured residency programs and opportunities to work across specialized service lines, enhancing clinical skills within a supportive, mission-driven environment.
The role embodies CHI's commitment to compassionate care by delivering attentive nursing to diverse patient populations. Nurses actively engage with care teams to ensure holistic treatment, supporting the hospital's goal of excellence in community health services.
Med Surg Nurses in Hot Springs generally earn between $55,000 and $67,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. This range reflects local market trends and the specialized skills required for acute care nursing roles in the region.
Nurses often handle a high patient turnover with varied acuity levels, demanding quick prioritization and strong multitasking. Limited local resources may require innovative collaboration, making resilience and flexibility key traits for success in Hot Springs hospitals.
Though primarily adult-focused, some Med Surg Nurses encounter pediatric patients, especially in mixed units or transfers. Familiarity with pediatric protocols or certification in pediatric advanced life support can be advantageous for managing these cases effectively.