Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Observation Unit - Full Time - Day Shift

coxhealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Benefits 20+ hrs

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Cardiovascular Observation Unit nurse in Springfield, MO, to provide goal-directed nursing care for patients requiring monitoring, diagnostic testing and potential discharge planning. The CV Observation Unit team emphasizes safe environments and patient satisfaction.

The role includes pre and post procedural nursing care for CCL and EPL procedures, with emphasis on collaboration with families and adherence to nursing process.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license active in Missouri.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• Previous nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide goal-directed nursing care and monitor patients.
• Perform pre and post procedural care for CV procedures.
• Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Ensure patient safety and discharge planning.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking skills

Education

RN degree

Bachelor’s in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1077 Cardiovascular Obs Unit South

Hours

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Hours: Varied
• Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Company

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.

Honors

• 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)

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

• The Cardiovascular Observation Unit nurse is responsible for providing individual goal directed nursing care of patients who may require additional monitoring, diagnostic testing, therapy and assessment to determine whether the patient requires further treatment as an inpatient or is deemed medically stable for discharge. The CV Observation Unit nurse utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide care and teaching of patients and families. The CVO Unit nurse provides pre and post procedural nursing care for patients undergoing CCL and EPL procedures. Ensuring a safe environment focused on patient satisfaction and appropriate discharge planning.

Education

• Education Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• 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

• RN license active in the state of Missouri
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire