Registered Nurse - ICU Float - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus up to $5000

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, is seeking a Float Critical Care Nurse to deliver direct, individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients in a high‑tech monitoring environment. You will assess conditions, perform diagnostics, and support physicians with complex procedures.

Requirements include active Missouri RN license, BLS, ACLS within one year, and a BSN preferred. Strong communication, leadership, and multi-tasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an RN in Missouri.
• Experience in critical care or float pool nursing.
• ACLS and BLS required or within 1 year for ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients.
• Monitor and interpret electronic displays and vital signs; manage invasive lines and monitoring equipment.
• Assist physicians with procedures and coordinate care in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

RN licensure

Critical care nursing

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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:

0630 AM - 7:00PM

Work Shift:

Day 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'sTop 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

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

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