Registered Nurse Barton Co Med Surg - Full Time Night Shift

Cox Barton County Hospital; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus

Night shift differential

Benefits package

Job summary

Cox Barton County Hospital in Lamar, Missouri is seeking a Medical-Surgical nurse for night shift duties, providing care to adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics with medical or surgical needs. You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor vitals, educate families, and maintain records.

The role requires MO RN licensure, BLS within 90 days, ACLS and PALS within one year. A nursing degree is preferred; leadership and time management are essential in a multi-patient environment.

Qualifications

• Education Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Experience Preferred: Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with medical or surgical conditions.
• Assess patient condition, administer medications, monitor vital signs, change dressings, maintain records.
• Provide patients and families with support and education.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Nursing degree (NLN accredited)

Job description

Facility:Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759Department:1533 Med Surg BartonScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:40 PM - 7:10 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 | 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• $5.00 Night Shift DifferentialThe Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult, geriatric and pediatric patients experiencing general medical conditions or general 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 Medical- Surgical 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 Required: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire Required: Must obtain PALS within one year of hire