Registered Nurse - Adult Psych - Full Time - Evening Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer matching

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Adult Psychiatry unit at 1002 North in Springfield, MO. The role covers 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, supporting patient care across medical and surgical conditions in a busy hospital setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri RN license with BLS current or within 90 days of hire. BSN preferred; excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for this evening-shift position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN-approved program.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Missouri RN license required.
• BSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for patients with medical conditions or after surgery.
• Assess patient condition and monitor vitals.
• Administer medications and change dressings.
• Record keeping and charting.
• Educate patients and families; provide support.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

RN license - Missouri

BSN preferred

BLS within 90 days

Tools

EMR systems

BLS Certification

Job description

Facility:Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1002 Adult Psychiatry 200-C NorthScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:2:30 PM - 11:00 PMWork Shift:Evening 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:Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates• $1.00 Certification pay• $1.00 BSN pay• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00Job SummaryThe 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 programRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire 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 Missouri