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Medical Sugical Nurse
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Little Rock, AR, 72205
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 32.28-43.58 HOUR
Date Posted : 9 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Medical Surgical Nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary, you’ll help our patients with urology and orthopedic post-operative care. You’ll build trust with patients and families by anticipating patient needs, observing them closely, and listening carefully. Remember, this might be your 500th experience with this surgery, but it’s often their first for patients.
Your success in this role comes from working well with the surgical and nursing team to communicate details while paying close attention to the emotional and informational needs of the patient. You do not need previous experience in an orthopedic unit to be successful in this role, but enthusiasm to help others is mandatory. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, which makes this a perfect starting point to launch your nursing career.
- Comfort patients who are nervous and confused after hospital procedures to make them feel safe and relaxed for their healing.
- Fast-paced work while paying attention to the patient details across 30 beds in the unit.
- Welcome new patients and make sure they have the medication necessary to manage their postoperative pain.
- Confidently inform families and patients about home care and their care while staying at the hospital.
- Work alongside a team of nurses that care about patient well-being as much as you do.
We are offering a sign on bonus up to $25,000 to hires who meet the eligibility requirements. We also offer additional pay for participation in our clinical ladder program as well as referral bonuses, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
Job Requirements
- Unencumbered license to practice in the State of Arkansas
- 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 ortho/neuro experience is preferred, but not required
- BLS through the American Heart Association is required
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
Where You'll WorkCHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
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Frequently asked questions
Medical Surgical Nurses in Little Rock focus heavily on post-operative care for orthopedic and urology patients, requiring keen observation and emotional support skills. Unlike specialized units, this role demands versatility across diverse patient needs within a fast-paced 30-bed unit.
Mastering acute care fundamentals and communication tailored to post-op orthopedic and urology patients is vital. Arkansas nurses benefit from BLS certification and hands-on experience with patient education, pain management, and collaboration with surgical teams.
Besides the essential BLS from the American Heart Association, Arkansas facilities like CHI St Vincent value acute care experience and encourage participation in clinical ladder programs to advance nursing expertise in surgical and orthopedic care.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers structured residency training, clinical ladder pay incentives, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for referral bonuses, fostering career advancement for Medical Surgical Nurses eager to deepen clinical skills and leadership within faith-based care.
This role emphasizes holistic patient and family engagement post-surgery, backed by a faith-driven environment and a level II trauma center’s resources, alongside generous sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits uncommon in regional nursing roles.
Little Rock’s healthcare sector shows steady demand for Med Surg Nurses due to regional trauma center needs and aging populations. This competitiveness translates into attractive bonuses, relocation assistance, and supportive onboarding programs for new hires.
Traffic congestion during peak hours can affect commute times around the hospital area. Nurses often consider proximity housing or flexible scheduling options to balance work hours with Little Rock’s urban traffic patterns.
Medical Surgical Nurses in Little Rock generally earn between $60,000 and $75,000 annually, slightly below national averages but offset by sign-on bonuses up to $25,000 and strong benefits, making the total compensation competitive within regional healthcare markets.
Yes, CHI St Vincent offers comprehensive residency programs designed to equip new hires with necessary orthopedic post-op care skills, ensuring nurses grow confidently regardless of previous ortho unit exposure.
The role prioritizes comforting anxious patients post-surgery, managing pain medication, educating families on home care, and maintaining close communication with surgical teams to support recovery within a faith-centered environment.