Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float - Night Shift - Full Time

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus

Float pay

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Float Pool ICU nurse for night shifts in Missouri. You will provide direct care to critically ill patients, monitor advanced equipment, and assist physicians with procedures. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, MO RN license, BLS within 90 days, and ACLS within one year. The role offers career ladder potential and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• RN license active in Missouri; BLS within 90 days; ACLS within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients.
• Monitor and adjust equipment; interpret electronic displays (ICP, CVP, PA, rhythms, ventilator).
• Assist physicians with required procedures and treatments.
• Assess patient condition, perform diagnostics, and document care.
• Demonstrate communication, leadership, and teamwork in a busy ICU setting.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

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

Department: 1026 Nursing Float Pool SGFScheduled Weekly Hours: 36Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AMWork 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

Compensation

• $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000
• $6.00 Float Pay

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

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. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! 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.