Registered Nurse - 7E Medical-Surgical - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

BSN Pay

Career Ladder Bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 7 East Medical-Surgical unit in Springfield, MO. This role focuses on caring for patients with medical and surgical needs, including mental health considerations in an inpatient setting.

The RN will assess, administer medications, monitor vitals, and educate patients and families, contributing to recovery and wellbeing within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients’ condition and progress.
• Administer medications and manage treatments.
• Monitor vitals, change dressings, and document care.
• Educate patients and families and provide support.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1032 Med Surg 700 E SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:30 AM - 7:00 PMWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Join the 7 East Medical-Surgical team and specialize in the intricate landscapes of mental illness within the context of inpatient hospital nursing. The brain is an organ and, just like the heart or the lungs, may become diseased with neurochemical and traumatic imbalances that lead to both medical and mental health crises. Caring for this patient population allows nursing staff to become agents of empowerment and healing amidst chaos. Mental health nursing in the acute medical setting is a conglomeration of clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion that cohesively promotes a profound difference in every patient’s recovery experience. This specialization is not just a career choice but a calling—a calling to serve, heal, and inspire hope in the face of adversity while using empathy as a tool for the patient population who needs it the most.Additional Information about the position for Qualified CandidatesUp to $15,000 Sign-On BonusUp to 80 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 $5,000The 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