Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU - Full Time - Night Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a NICU nurse for night shifts in the Neonatal ICU. You will care for newborns, coordinate treatments, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Requirements include an active Missouri RN license and BLS within 90 days; NRP within the first year. This fulltime role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• BSN preferred in many NICU roles.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor neonates.
• Perform complex procedures and operate specialized NICU technology.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate the neonate’s plan of care.
• Support families with education and emotional comfort.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking / adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1045 SLC-CH Neonatal ICUScheduled 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:A NICU nurse is a medical professional with specialized skills in caring for newborn infants who are either premature, born with congenital deformities, experience delivery complications, and/or life-threatening illnesses. The NICU nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatments and the plan of care. On a daily basis, they administer medications, perform complex procedures, work with complicated technology, and consult with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate all aspects of the neonate’s care. They comfort the neonates and provide education and comfort to the families.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: NRP within the first year of hire