Registered Nurse - Branson ICU - Full Time Night Shift

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus up to $5,000

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CoxHealth in Branson, MO is seeking an ICU nurse for night shift to deliver direct, evidence-based care in a fast-paced ICU. You will collaborate with a experienced team, monitor critical equipment and participate in ongoing education and certification endeavors.

We offer opportunities for certification pay, BSN pay, and a career ladder bonus up to $5,000, with comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven culture focused on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri required.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill ICU patients.
• Monitor and adjust ICU equipment and interpret displays (e.g., intracranial pressures, arterial pressures, ventilator settings).
• Assist physicians with medical procedures and monitor patient condition continuously.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

RN license (Missouri)

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility

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)

Job Overview

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

• 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.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

$1.00 Certification pay $1.00 BSN pay Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Responsibilities

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

About CoxHealth

At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives.

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.