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

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off (front-loaded)

Relocation Bonus

Certification Pay

BSN Pay

Career Ladder

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Level 1 Stroke and Trauma neuro unit on the 8th floor in Springfield, MO. The role focuses on caring for patients with neuro conditions across a range of ages, emphasizing teamwork and rapid learning in a high-paced environment.

Qualified candidates will have Missouri nursing licensure, BLS within 90 days, and demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and strong communication. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are offered to eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Missouri nursing license required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for medical/surgical patients in a fast-paced neuro unit.
• Assess patient condition and administer medications.
• Change dressings and monitor vital signs; maintain accurate records.
• Educate patients and families and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1033 Neuro 800 West Tower SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:30 AM - 7:00 PMWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Overview of Unit/DepartmentCox 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 CandidatesUp to $15,000 Sign-On BonusUp to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonus$1.00 Certification pay$1.00 BSN payCareer Ladder up to $5,000Job SummaryOverview of Unit/DepartmentCox 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 CandidatesUp to $15,000 Sign-On BonusUp to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonus$1.00 Certification pay$1.00 BSN payCareer Ladder up to $5,000The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or 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 Registered 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 NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills: 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 environmentLicensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Nursing License active in the state of MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 days