Registered Nurse - Neuro 800 West Tower South - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Front-loaded PTO up to 80 hours

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Medical-Surgical registered nurse for the 8th floor Neuro/Trauma unit in Springfield, MO. You will care for adult and geriatric patients, assess conditions, administer medications, monitor vitals, document care, and educate families.

The unit operates day shift 6:30 AM–7:00 PM, 36 hours weekly, with team-based, fast-paced learning. Missouri RN license, BLS, ACLS within 12 months; BSN preferred; sign-on and relocation bonuses available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred.
• Active Missouri nursing license and BLS/ACLS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Care for adult/geriatric patients on Med-Surg neuro/trauma unit.
• Assess patient condition, administer medications, monitor vitals and document care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Graduated from accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1033 Neuro 800 West Tower South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

6:30 AM -7:00 PM

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's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

Overview of Unit/Department

Cox Health is a Level 1 Stroke and Trauma center and the 8th floor is the main nursing unit who cares for those specific patients in a variety of age groups.

Our expertise covers a wide variety of neuro diseases, not only in Stroke and Trauma, but also seizures, neck and spinal fusions, traumatic brain injuries, craniotomies, and telemetry patients.

We are a unit that is team oriented, fast paced, and a great learning environment for everyone who is eager to learn. Our staff of RN’s and NA’s work very closely to other disciplines throughout the hospital to make sure our patients receive excellent patient care and work together to achieve excellent outcomes.

We have an excellent and active educator who is passionate about our patient population and the staff who care for them. Our nurses carry several special certifications in ACLS, Trauma certification, and NIHSS. As well as encouraged to obtain a specialty certification pertaining to our area.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $15,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000.00 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00

Job Summary

The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing 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: Nursing License active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Required: ACLS within a year of hire