Registered Nurse - MICU - Part Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Nurse to provide direct, evidence-based care for acutely ill patients in a high-tech monitoring environment.

You will assess patients, operate critical care equipment, coordinate with physicians, and ensure timely documentation. The role features a day shift, 24 hours per week, with opportunities for career ladder advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients.
• Assess patient condition and perform diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and adjust equipment; assist doctors with procedures.
• Record and interpret data from monitors and assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Time management

Multitasking

Education

MO RN license

Bachelor’s in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807

Department

1052 Medical ICU South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Hours

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Benefits

• 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).

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week).
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth.

Additional Information About The Position

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

Job Description

The 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.
• Required: ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire.