Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Arkansas
Travel Nurse RN jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, where demand runs from new graduate placements to experienced travel nurses working ICU, telemetry, and emergency departments. Large systems like Baptist Health, CHI St. Vincent, and Mercy Health are among the most active hirers, with consistent openings across acute care and specialty units. Arkansas hospitals have maintained strong travel nurse demand as rural and regional facilities work to close persistent staffing gaps. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Level III-IV NICU position requiring 3 years of clinical experience and an active AR or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a 104-bed Level III-IV NICU with 8 beds per pod at a trauma 1 teaching children's hospital
- Patient population includes 23-week micro-premies, VLBW infants, chronic lung disease, bleeds, spina bifida, diaphragmatic hernia, NEC, cleft lip/palate/mandible, PDA ligations, and body cooling cases
- Average patient length of stay is 40 days
- Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4 based on acuity
- Ancillary support includes 1-2 PCTs per shift and on-unit lab/tech services
- Advanced Practice providers present on the unit, with Respiratory and Anesthesia support available
- RTs manage ventilators
- Equipment used includes GE, Servo, Kangaroo Care, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Jet Vent, and IMV
- EMR is EPIC; medication system is Pyxis
- 12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend required, with holiday coverage as needed
- No on-call requirements and no self-scheduling
- Floating required within the ICU cluster (NICU, PICU, CVICU, Burn ICU, IMU), with travelers floated first
Requirements
- Active AR or Compact RN license required
- 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III-IV NICU required
- Recent experience with trach patients required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- NCC Neonatal ICU RN certification preferred
- BLS certification required
- Must test negative for nicotine
Additional Information
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill neonates in a high-acuity NICU setting
- Dedicated multi-disciplinary care team supports patients and families
- 24/7 Neonatologist coverage available
- Family-centered amenities include 24/7 family cameras for up to 75 beds, a Family Advisory Board, private family support page, and annual NICU reunions
- Parents room-in prior to discharge, with dedicated pumping areas for mothers
- RNs should expect 2-3 days of orientation and specialty testing
- ACH dress code policy must be followed
- Local candidates accepted
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Level III-IV NICU position requiring 3 years of clinical experience and an active AR or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a 104-bed Level III-IV NICU with 8 beds per pod at a trauma 1 teaching children's hospital
- Patient population includes 23-week micro-premies, VLBW infants, chronic lung disease, bleeds, spina bifida, diaphragmatic hernia, NEC, cleft lip/palate/mandible, PDA ligations, and body cooling cases
- Average patient length of stay is 40 days
- Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4 based on acuity
- Ancillary support includes 1-2 PCTs per shift and on-unit lab/tech services
- Advanced Practice providers present on the unit, with Respiratory and Anesthesia support available
- RTs manage ventilators
- Equipment used includes GE, Servo, Kangaroo Care, ECMO, Nitric Oxide, HFOV, Jet Vent, and IMV
- EMR is EPIC; medication system is Pyxis
- 12-hour night shift schedule, 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend required, with holiday coverage as needed
- No on-call requirements and no self-scheduling
- Floating required within the ICU cluster (NICU, PICU, CVICU, Burn ICU, IMU), with travelers floated first
Requirements
- Active AR or Compact RN license required
- 3 years of clinical experience in a Level III-IV NICU required
- Recent experience with trach patients required
- EPIC EMR experience required
- NCC Neonatal ICU RN certification preferred
- BLS certification required
- Must test negative for nicotine
Additional Information
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill neonates in a high-acuity NICU setting
- Dedicated multi-disciplinary care team supports patients and families
- 24/7 Neonatologist coverage available
- Family-centered amenities include 24/7 family cameras for up to 75 beds, a Family Advisory Board, private family support page, and annual NICU reunions
- Parents room-in prior to discharge, with dedicated pumping areas for mothers
- RNs should expect 2-3 days of orientation and specialty testing
- ACH dress code policy must be followed
- Local candidates accepted
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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The qualifications that appear most often in travel nurse RN jobs across Arkansas.
- Active RN license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or a Compact license
- Minimum one to two years of recent acute care or specialty clinical experience
- Current BLS certification required, with ACLS or PALS depending on the unit
- Completion of an accredited associate degree in nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
- Passage of the NCLEX-RN exam with results recognized by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
- Ability to adapt to multiple unit protocols and complete facility orientation within required timeframes
Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel nurse rn in Arkansas?
To work as a travel nurse rn in Arkansas, you must hold an active RN license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or a multistate Compact license if you are licensed in another Compact state. Most positions require graduation from an accredited nursing program and passage of the NCLEX-RN. Facilities typically expect at least one year of recent clinical experience in your specialty before accepting a travel assignment.
How much do travel nurse RNs make in Arkansas?
Travel nurse RNs 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 companies hire travel nurse rns in Arkansas?
Companies currently hiring travel nurse rns in Arkansas include American Traveler and Voyage Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arkansas's largest health systems, including those anchored in Little Rock and the northwest Arkansas corridor, account for most of the consistent demand across ICU, med-surg, and emergency units.
Which Arkansas cities have the most travel nurse rn jobs?
The Arkansas cities with the most travel nurse rn openings are Little Rock, Johnson, and Fort Smith. Little Rock drives the largest share of postings as the state capital and home to the biggest hospital systems, while Fayetteville and Fort Smith generate steady demand from regional medical centers and the growing northwest Arkansas population base.
How can I get hired as a travel nurse rn in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new graduate residency program at a large Arkansas health system such as Baptist Health or CHI St. Vincent, both of which run structured residencies that place new RNs into clinical rotations before a first travel contract. Candidates who start in a staff RN role in med-surg or telemetry at an Arkansas acute care hospital typically build the one to two years of documented specialty experience that travel agencies and direct-hire facilities require. Holding an Arkansas Board of Nursing license and current BLS certification before applying gives new candidates the clearest path to consideration.
Where can I find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Arkansas employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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