Registered Nurse - Branson ICU - Full Time Night Shift

CoxHealth; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Cox Medical Center Branson is seeking an ICU nurse to join a fast-paced, collaborative team. You will provide direct care to critically ill patients, monitor complex equipment, and support families while pursuing ongoing professional growth.

The role offers a night shift with opportunities for specialty certification and career ladder advancement, with education and mentorship resources to help you excel in a highly technical environment.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Missouri (active)
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• ACLS certification within one year of hire
• Experience in critical care nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill ICU patients
• Monitor and operate advanced medical equipment and interpret alarms and data
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans
• Support patients and families through education, comfort and compassionate care

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility

Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Facility

Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Department

1396 ICU Branson

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

Work 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).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals. Whether you're interested in earning a specialty certification or expanding your critical care expertise, our exceptional educators and mentors are committed to your success.

Our ICU nurses provide care for a diverse population of critically ill patients, including post-STEMI patients requiring intra-aortic balloon pumps and Impella devices, acute stroke patients, individuals with complex diabetes and renal disease requiring dialysis, post-cardiac arrest patients receiving targeted temperature management with the Arctic Sun, and patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) requiring mechanical ventilation. This dynamic environment offers endless opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on patients and their families.

Our commitment to teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence is reflected in the many DAISY Award nominees and recipients recognized by our patients and families. If you're looking to join a team that supports one another, values professional growth, and strives to be the best for those who need us.

Additional Information About The Position For Qualified Candidates

$1.00 Certification pay

$1.00 BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.

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
• ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire