Registered Nurse - Barton Co ED - Full Time Night Shift

CoxHealth; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

$1 Certification pay

$1 BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Emergency Department nurse to provide professional care for patients experiencing acute illness or trauma. This role involves triaging patients, assessing needs, and stabilizing them as required. Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license in Missouri, and will possess essential certifications within specified timeframes. Competitive benefits include a sign-on bonus, PTO, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• RN license active in the state of Missouri (required).
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days (required).
• ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire (required).
• PALS must be obtained within one year of hire (required).
• ENPC must be obtained within 12 months of hire (required).
• TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hire (required).
• NRP certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire and renewed every two years (required).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
• Triage and determine priority of care based on patient needs.
• Assess needs, prioritize care, stabilize patients, initiate treatment, and make arrangements for longer hospital stays.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective leadership abilities

Time management skills

Critical thinking/problem solving skills

Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility

Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759

Department

1537 Emergency Dept Barton

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

6:40 PM – 7:10 AM

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
• Up to $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front‑loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Description

The Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

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
• Demonstrates 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

• RN license active in the state of Missouri (required)
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days (required)
• ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire (required)
• PALS must be obtained within one year of hire (required)
• ENPC must be obtained within 12 months of hire (required). ENPC is required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care; RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.
• TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hire (required). TNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care; RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.
• NRP certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire and renewed every two years (required)