Registered Nurse - 3rd Floor Tower Cardiac - Weekend Option - Night Shift - Part Time Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder

Weekend option

Front-loaded PTO

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 3rd Floor Tower Cardiac unit in Springfield, MO. You will assess patient conditions, monitor vitals, administer medications, and support post-operative vascular and cardiac care.

You will collaborate with surgeons, therapists and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care. Require Missouri RN license; BSN preferred; BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri is required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred; BLS to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition, monitor vital signs and provide care.
• Administer medications, change dressings and document care.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate with the care team.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1027 Cardiac 300 West Tower SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:24Hours: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 | CoxHealthOverview of Unit/DepartmentIf you are looking for a position where you can be a part of a team that values quality nursing care and strong teamwork 3rd Floor Tower Cardiac might be just the place for you. We are a 36 bed Med-Surg Cardiac unit with a sub-specialty in vascular surgery post-op care. Our typical patient population includes post heart surgery patients (after a 24-48 hour stay in critical care), post op thoracic surgery patients as well as other vascular surgery patients. We are supported by a great group of surgeons who value our input and partner with us to provide the best care possible. We pride ourselves on being teamwork-oriented and quality-minded caregivers. We have several nurses that love to precept new staff and go all out to ensure their success on our unit. Our care is also supported and enhanced by a variety of disciplines and resources, such as virtual care nurses, Early Intervention Team, a de-centralized pharmacist, a dedicated educator and many others that enable us to give the best care. Our Recruitment and Retention Committee does an awesome job ensuring new employees are welcomed and made to feel at home from the beginning of employment. The Recruitment & Retention committee also plans a multitude of fun and engaging activities for staff to get involved and become an integral part of the team. If this sounds like something that would be a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Our goal is to be The Best Place to Give Care and The Best Place to Get Care.Additional Information about the positionUp to $2,000 Sign-On BonusUp to 20 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonus$1.00 Certification pay$1.00 BSN payCareer Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000Weekend Option position eligible for Full Time BenefitsJob 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