Registered Nurse - 200 E Med Surg - Full Time - Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employer retirement match

Job summary

The Registered Nurse at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO provides direct patient care for medical and surgical patients. You will assess conditions, administer meds, change dressings, monitor vitals, document care, and educate patients and families. Strong communication, leadership, and multitasking are essential in this fast-paced hospital environment.

Required: graduate from an accredited nursing program; Missouri RN license and BLS within 90 days. Preferred: BSN and prior nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• MO RN license active in Missouri; BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Prior nursing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and plan care.
• Administer medications and change dressings.
• Monitor vital signs and document care.
• Educate patients and families; provide support.
• Maintain accurate medical records and care coordination.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Graduated from accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1760 Surgical 200 E South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Day 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, 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 click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or 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 Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

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
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire