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

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage patient care in the Surgical department at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO. The nurse will assess conditions, administer meds, monitor vitals, document care, and educate patients and families.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited nursing program, MO RN license, BLS within 90 days, and possess strong communication, leadership, and multitasking skills to handle diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• MO RN license required; BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and provide ongoing care.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs.
• Change dressings and document care accurately.
• Provide patients and families with support and education.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge to care for diverse patient groups.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1760 Surgical 200 E SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:30 PM - 7:00 AMWork 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, 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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 NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills:• 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 MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire