Registered Nurse Jobs in Arkansas

Registered Nurse jobs in Arkansas are open across Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Paragould and other Arkansas metros, with employers like Arkansas Children's, Mercy, and Optum hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles178+
Top employerArkansas Children's
Top cityLittle Rock, AR
Cities hiring31
Work type99% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Arkansas Children's
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Arkansas Children's
Little Rock, Arkansas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
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Arkansas Children's
Little Rock, Arkansas
Nursing
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Arkansas Children's
Little Rock, Arkansas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
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Arkansas Children's
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Arkansas Children's
Little Rock, Arkansas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's

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Optum
Registered Nurse
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Optum
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Registered Nurse
Optum
Marion, Arkansas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$72k - $108k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Arkansas

Where Arkansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Little Rock
77 jobs
Fort Smith
16 jobs
Paragould
12 jobs
North Little Rock
11 jobs
Searcy
9 jobs
Hot Springs
6 jobs
Springdale
6 jobs
Batesville
4 jobs
Jonesboro
4 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market in Arkansas

A snapshot from current Arkansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Arkansas Children's
    Arkansas Children's64
  • Mercy
    Mercy23
  • Optum
    Optum15
  • Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
    Arkansas Methodist Medical Center12
  • Baptist Health
    Baptist Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services122
  • Consulting & Professional Services18
  • Non-Profit & Social Services7
  • Government & Public Sector6
  • Education5

What Arkansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse jobs across Arkansas.

  • Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact license
  • Current BLS certification from an accredited provider
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • One or more years of acute care or specialty clinical experience
  • ACLS certification for critical care, emergency, or telemetry roles
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner

Registered Nurse Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How many registered nurse jobs are there in Arkansas?

There are 178+ registered nurse openings in Arkansas on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Paragould. New positions post regularly as employers across Arkansas hire.

How much do registered nurses make in Arkansas?

Registered nurses in Arkansas earn a median of about $78,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,780 for the lowest 10% to over $103,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Arkansas cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Paragould have the most registered nurse openings in Arkansas right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire registered nurses in Arkansas?

Employers hiring registered nurses in Arkansas include Arkansas Children's, Mercy, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote registered nurse jobs in Arkansas?

Yes. About 1% of registered nurse openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Arkansas metros.

How do I apply for registered nurse jobs in Arkansas?

You can apply to registered nurse jobs in Arkansas directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Arkansas location, then apply to each one that fits.

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