Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Global Float ($14.50/hr diff) - Full Time Night Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 up to $1

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus up to $5,000

Shift differential $5

Float differential $14.50

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Float Emergency Department nurse to provide professional nursing care across the ED for patients of all ages. You will triage, prioritize, stabilize, initiate treatment, and coordinate discharge or transfer as needed.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and Missouri RN license; BSN is preferred with prior ED experience. CoxHealth offers a sign-on bonus up to $10,000, front-loaded PTO up to 80 hours, relocation

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Previous nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in the ED for patients of all ages.
• Triage and determine priority of care based on patient needs.
• Stabilize patients, initiate treatment and coordinate discharge or longer stays as needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

RN program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility and Workplace

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1155 Central Staffing Office Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: Varied 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).

Compensation and Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• Up to $10000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
• Up to $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000
• $5 Shift Differential
• $14.50 Float Differential

Job Description

The float Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

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

Mission, Vision and Values

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.

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. 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.