Registered Nurse Cox Monett & Cox Barton Co-Float Full Time Night Shift

coxhealth; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Employer matched retirement

Career ladder bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth in Lamar, Missouri, is seeking a qualified nurse for night shift coverage in the Barton Nursing Admin unit. The position involves assessing patient needs, creating and executing care plans, and maintaining accurate medical records.

The role requires active Missouri nursing licensure and supports certification/BSN advancement. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and employer-matched retirement, with career ladder options and nightly shift pay incentives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN).
• BSN preferred if available.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems and needs; develop and implement nursing care plans; maintain medical records.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
• Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

Skills

Verbal & written comm

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Nursing program grad

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility: Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759

Department: 1532 Nursing Admin Barton

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Hours: 6:35 PM- 7:10 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)

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

Job Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.

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

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing 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: Nursing License active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days