Registered Nurse Branson Step Down - WEO - Full Time Night Shift

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

Relocation bonus

BSN pay

Certification pay

Career ladder

Job summary

CoxHealth Branson Step Down/Progressive Care Unit is seeking an experienced RN to care for a diverse, higher-acuity patient population in a collaborative, team-focused environment. Nurses provide specialized care with a 1:4-5 nurse-to-patient ratio and support advanced clinical skills through a tiered acuity model.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, monitoring of critical systems, and tasks to support patient outcomes. Missouri RN licensure is required; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: RN license active in Missouri.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients.
• Monitor patients and adjust equipment; manage intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, and ventilation settings.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to deliver evidence-based care.
• Demonstrate leadership, effective communication, and efficient time management in a fast-paced unit.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

RN program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility: Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616 Department: 1397 Step Down Unit Branson Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM 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: Branson Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit offers an exciting opportunity to care for a diverse population of higher-acuity patients in a collaborative, team-focused environment. Similar to a cardiac/neuro telemetry unit, our nurses provide specialized care while maintaining a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5, allowing for meaningful patient interactions and exceptional care. Our tiered acuity model gives nurses the opportunity to build advanced clinical skills by caring for patients requiring therapies such as BiPAP, Optiflow, cardiac infusions, and insulin drips. We are proud of our close-knit, family-oriented culture where teamwork, respect, and compassion are the foundation of everything we do. Following CoxHealth's mission, vision, values, and commitment to evidence-based practice, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding patient outcomes while fostering professional growth, lifelong learning, and career advancement for every member of our team.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off.
• Up to $3,000 Relocation Bonus
• $1.00 BSN pay
• $1.00 certification pay
• Career Ladder up to $5,000

Job Summary: 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

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 your Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.