Registered Nurse Critical Care Float - Night Shift - CARE

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Front-loaded PTO up to 80 hours

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Certification pay $1

BSN pay $1

Career ladder bonus up to $5,000

Float differential $6.00

Shift differential $5.00

Job summary

CoxHealth South, Springfield, MO, seeks a float critical care nurse to deliver direct, personalized care to acutely and critically ill patients during night shifts. You will monitor complex equipment, perform diagnostic tasks, and assist doctors with procedures in a highly technical setting.

Required RN license in Missouri and BLS; ACLS within one year. Growth opportunities through a career ladder and competitive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• ACLS within one year of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients.
• Monitor and adjust specialized critical care equipment and monitor patient status.
• Assist physicians with procedures and treatments as required.
• Demonstrate leadership and effective teamwork in a high-stress environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Nursing degree, RN

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1026 Nursing Float Pool SGF Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 1830-0700 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)

Benefits and Compensation

• Up to $10000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
• $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000
• $6.00 Float Differential
• $5.00 Shift Differential

Job Description

The float 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
• Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire

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.

Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 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.