Pediatric Registered Nurse - Full Time - Night Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits

Retirement with Employer Match

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

$1 Certification pay

$1 BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000

$5 Shift Differential

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Pediatric Registered Nurse to provide care to infants, children, and adolescents suffering from various conditions. The role requires a RN license active in Missouri and offers a range of benefits including a significant sign-on bonus.

As a key part of the pediatric team, the nurse will assess, plan, and deliver nursing care while demonstrating strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Join a recognized leader in healthcare dedicated to workplace excellence.

Qualifications

• 1 year pediatric or PICU experience required.
• RN license active in the state of Missouri required.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to infants, children, and adolescents.
• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care for various conditions.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective leadership abilities

Time management skills

Critical thinking/problem solving skills

Flexibility and multi-tasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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

Department
1048 SLC-CH Pediatrics

Scheduled Weekly Hours
36

Hours
6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Work Shift
Night Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a Leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned 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 click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000
• $5 Shift Differential

Job Description

The pediatric registered nurse provides care to infants, children, and adolescents. The pediatric nurse is responsible to assess, plan and provide nursing care for children who are suffering from a wide variety of conditions including diseases, illnesses, and recovery from procedures.

Education

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

Experience

• Required: 1 year pediatric or PICU 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
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Must obtain PALS within one year of hire