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

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Certification pay $1.00

BSN pay $1.00

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 3rd Floor Tower Cardiac unit. You will manage patient care, assess conditions, administer medications, monitor vitals, and educate families. Collaboration with surgeons and a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Required: RN license in Missouri and BLS within 90 days. Preferred: BSN and prior cardiac unit experience. CoxHealth offers a sign-on bonus, relocation support, and a career ladder to grow your nursing career.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of patients with medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Assess patient condition, administer medications, monitor vital signs, document care and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, family-centered care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1027 Cardiac 300 West Tower South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM 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)

Overview of Unit/Department

If 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.

Our goal is to be The Best Place to Give Care and The Best Place to Get Care.

Additional Information about the position

• Up to $2,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• Up to 20 hours of front‑loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non‑clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.