CARE RN Med Surg Local Float - Part Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Retirement with Employer Match

$5,000.00 Sign On Bonus

Up to $4,000.00 Relocation Bonus

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000.00

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, Missouri is searching for a float Medical-Surgical nurse responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing general medical conditions. Duties include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and providing education to patients and families.

The role requires excellent communication and leadership skills, along with a registered nursing license in Missouri. Candidates should be flexible and capable of working in a multi-tasking environment. The position offers a sign-on bonus, generous PTO, and various relocation incentives.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of adult or geriatric patients experiencing general medical or surgical conditions.
• Assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs.
• Provide patients and families with support and education.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate effective leadership abilities

Exhibits valuable time management skills

Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills

Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1026 Nursing Float Pool SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Hours

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Organization Overview

CoxHealth Is a Leading Healthcare System Serving 25 Counties Across Southwest Missouri And Northern Arkansas. The Organization Includes Six Hospitals, 5 ERs, And Over 80 Clinics. CoxHealth Has Earned The Following Honors For Workplace Excellence

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please refer to the benefits information.

Job Description

The float Medical‑Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical‑Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

Additional Information About The Position For Qualified Candidates

• $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus
• 40 hours of front‑loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $4,000.00 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Preferred: Previous nursing experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi‑tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri