Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is a 256-bed hospital in Fort Smith, AR — Teaching.
Against the national average, Fort Smith, AR-OK runs housing 47% below, utilities 26% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Fort Smith, AR-OK metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14% below |
| Housing | 47% below |
| Utilities | 26% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 5% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Fort Smith is $945 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $720.
Arkansas taxes wage income.
1 traveler listing in Fort Smith, AR.
Other Arkansas hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Children's Hospital | Little Rock | 10 | $2,394 | 336 | $1,050 |
| Uams Medical Center | Little Rock | 3 | $2,398 | 545 | $1,050 |
| Chi-st Vincent Infirmary | Little Rock | 0 | — | 352 | $1,050 |
1 travel nurse review, 1.8★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1.8 |
| Culture | 3.0 |
| Management | 1.0 |
| Safety | 1.0 |
| Workload | 2.0 |
Pros: Coworkers friendly and help you find things. Online ticket system to reach MDs works. Phlebotomy.
Cons: First contract I gave notice on in 24 years. Young, inexperienced staff and charges who are not resources. No badge for two weeks with badge-only med rooms. E-ICU with one in-house NP. I was physicall…