Working at CHI St. Vincent opens the door to countless opportunities for career growth. Our locations in Little Rock, Sherwood, Morrilton and Hot Springs serve the Central and Southwest regions of Arkansas, caring for over 2 million patients annually.
Our ministry features the state's most comprehensive cardiology network, an internationally recognized neurosurgery team and the most advanced network of employed and affiliated physicians.
CHI St. Vincent’s generous benefits and compensation package includes:
To apply for one of our residency training programs, please use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®), a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges. This service is available for U.S. medical school graduates, international medical school graduates and fellowship applicants.
Application Deadline
Completed applications must be received by October 1.
Required documents
Medical degree graduation certificate (prior to residency start date)
Valid ECFMG certificate (where applicable)
Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Three letters of recommendation
Dean's letter (or equivalent)
Official medical school transcripts
Personal statement
Curriculum vitae
Additional Requirements
USMLE Step 1
COMLEX Level 1
Eligibility Requirements
Interview time frames vary by program but generally take place from October to February before the residency start date.
Candidates must start the residency program within 5 years of completing their medical degree.
Candidates must meet all eligibility and selection criteria set by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
We consider international medical graduates who meet all eligibility criteria.
Matching process
All residency positions are filled through the National Residency Matching Program. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically through ERAS.
Our criteria
Graduate of an accredited LCME medical school or AOA osteopathic medical school (prior to residency start date)
Apply within five years of medical school graduation
USMLE Step 1 CK, Step 2 CK, and Step 2 CS or COMLEX Level 1, 2, and Performance Evaluation (first attempts only)
International medical graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate
Accepting positions for PGY-1
Documents for consideration
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted via ERAS by October 1. The program director will review ERAS applications that include the following:
Completed ERAS application
Personal statement
Current CV
Official medical school transcript
Dean's or MSPE letter
USMLE/COMLEX transcripts
Letters of recommendation from three clinical faculty members
Candidates selected for interviews will be notified by email.
At CHI St. Vincent, we offer a variety of nursing opportunities in our hospitals and clinics. We’re committed to your professional development through ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.
Our dedication to excellence in nursing is demonstrated through the history of our Infirmary being the first hospital in Arkansas to achieve magnet designation. Our Hot Springs hospital has also achieved magnet designation.
New graduate? Start your career with our Nurse Residency Program. Thinking about relocating to The Natural State? Discover Arkansas' low cost of living and exceptional quality of life. Plus, we value your experience—ask about our generous sign-on bonuses.
Here are just a few of the reasons you should consider a career with CHI St. Vincent:
Sign-on bonus -- $25,000 for RNs with 1+ year bedside experience and $10k for new grads
New pay for clinical ladder -- up to $6 per hour
Newly increased salary for core staff positions -- very competitive
Relocation assistance for nurses outside a 50-mile radius
2 Magnet-designated hospitals
Balanced staffing with no cancellations
Numerous national awards for state-of-the-art patient care
Joy of serving in our ministry
Continued education
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive benefits
Professional growth opportunities
Clinical advancement
And much more!
Nurses interviewing at CHI St. Vincent have the chance to meet the team they will be working with. Peer interviewing helps ensure that CHI St. Vincent is the right fit for you and that the unit you're applying for is a place where you will thrive. Our goal is for you to succeed in your career, and working in the right environment with the right team is essential to providing you with the tools you need to minister at CHI St. Vincent.
Orientation process
Patient care orientation for new hire nurses provides a comprehensive overview and assessment of the tools and knowledge needed to deliver excellent patient care. During orientation, we highlight and review the resources and equipment available to nursing staff, along with discussions on current regulatory and compliance issues. We also offer a RN Residency Program, specifically designed to help new graduate nurses transition from student to licensed nurse.
As part of your development, we assess your critical thinking and interpersonal skills. This assessment will guide the creation of an individualized orientation plan to meet your specific learning and development needs.
Compact states
The Arkansas State Board of Nursing participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing RNs and LPNs licensed in one compact state to work in any other compact state.
When you join our team, you’ll experience the career you deserve, the quality of life you’ve been looking for, a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, the satisfaction of working in our ministry, and numerous opportunities for continued education.
For certain positions, we offer a sign-on bonus. These bonuses are available for a limited time and subject to specific conditions.
RNs:
$25,000 for most positions -- RNs with over a year of bedside experience
$10,000 for most positions -- RNs with less than a year of bedside experience
$10,000 for:
Medical Technologist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Imaging Technologist with 1+ year of experience - Rad Tech, IR/Specials, Sonographer, MRI, CT, & Multi-Modality
CV Technologist
Echo Technologist
Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care
Nuclear Med Tech
LPNs with over a year of experience -- Heart Clinic Arkansas
Pharmacist
$5,000 for:
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Speech Therapist
Surgical Technologist
Imaging Technologist with less than 1 year of experience - Rad Tech, IR/Specials, Sonographer, MRI, CT, & Multi-Modality
Pharmacy Tech
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Medical Lab Tech
Physical Therapy Assistant
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
LPNs with less than a year of experience -- Heart Clinic Arkansas
$2,500 for:
Patient Care Technician
Phlebotomist
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