Posted Jul 10, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 15, 2026
What this might mean for you
Arkansas Children's is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
At a glance
Shift
day
Weekends, holidays, call
Full time, four 10-hour shifts Mon-Fri 7a-5p with minimal call required.
Workplace
Arkansas Children's
Hiring employer
Arkansas Children's
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
Operating Room Registered Nurse position at Arkansas Children's. Full time, four 10-hour shifts Mon-Fri 7a-5p with minimal call required. Provides competent level of nursing practice to autonomously provide safe and effective patient and family centered care for patients and families. Uses knowledge, skill, and experience to analyze, think critically, plan, prioritize, and organize care, make appropriate clinical judgments and efficiently manage routine and unexpected clinical situations.
Skills for this role
critical thinkingclinical judgmentcare planningprioritizationorganizing caremanaging routine and unexpected clinical situations
Requirements
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma (Required)
Bachelor's Degree Nursing (Recommended)
1 year of nursing experience (Required)
Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State (Required)
Certification specific to patient population (Recommended)
Flu vaccines required
Tobacco free workplace
Safety sensitive position - cannot be filled by current medical marijuana user
About the employer
AC
Arkansas Children's
Specialty Hospital
Arkansas Children's is a pediatric healthcare organization located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Based on the available job description, the facility provides surgical services, including operating room nursing care for pediatric patients and their families. The organization emphasizes patient- and family-centered…
What reviewers appreciate
+Compressed four-day workweek with three days off
+Monday through Friday schedule with no indicated weekend shifts
+Minimal call requirements for OR nurses
What reviewers flag
−10-hour shifts may be physically and mentally demanding
−Autonomous practice with expectation to manage unexpected clinical situations may indicate a high-pressure environment
−No salary, benefits, or employee review data available to assess compensation competitiveness or workplace satisfaction
Benefits: Benefits information was not provided in the available sources.
Little Rock pairs Southern hospitality with big-city healthcare opportunities, anchored by major medical centers along the Arkansas River. Nurses enjoy a laid-back capital city where rolling hills meet urban convenience, offering an affordable metro lifestyle with genuine community feel—a practical and welcoming place to put down roots between shifts.
