Registered Nurse - Branson ED - Full Time - Night Shift

Cox-Medical-Center-Branson; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Front-loaded PTO

Certificate pay

Job summary

Cox Medical Center Branson is seeking an experienced Emergency Department nurse for night shift leadership and frontline care. You will triage and rapidly assess patients, initiate treatments, and coordinate discharge or transfer as needed in a fast-paced ED.

Required RN license in Missouri with BLS and ongoing ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC/NRP certifications. The role offers a sign-on bonus and relocation support, with comprehensive benefits and a structured career ladder.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri is required.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days.
• ACLS within 12 months of hire.
• PALS within 12 months of hire.
• ENPC within 12 months of hire.
• TNCC within 12 months of hire.
• NRP certification within 1 year and renewed every 2 years.
• ENPC required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in ED for patients of all ages.
• Triage and determine priority of care.
• Stabilize patients, initiate treatment, and coordinate discharge or transfer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Bachelor’s in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility:Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616Department:1405 Emergency Dept BransonScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:30 PM - 7:00 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 | CoxHealthAdditional Information about the positionUp to $10,000 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 $5,000Job 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 NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills: 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:Required: RN license active in the state of MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 daysRequired: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire and must obtain PALS within one year of hireRequired: Must obtain ENPC within 12 months of hireENPC is required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.Required: TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hireTNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.Required: NRP Certification within 1 year of hire, then renew every two years