Registered Nurse- NICU - Weekend Option - Full Time Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career Ladder

Weekend Option Differential

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is hiring a NICU nurse to provide specialized newborn care in a high-acuity unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate treatments, administer medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate neonate care.

Requires MO RN license, BLS within 90 days, and NRP within one year. The role offers comprehensive benefits, career ladder opportunities, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days.
• NRP within one year of hire.
• Graduate of accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate neonate care.
• Administer medications and perform complex procedures in NICU.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate neonate care.
• Educate and comfort families.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written

Demonstrate leadership abilities

Time management skills

Critical thinking / problem solving

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1045 SLC-CH Neonatal ICU 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) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth $1 Certification pay $1 BSN pay Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000 $7 Weekend Option Differential

Job 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
• Must obtain NRP within one year of hire

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CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep your Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.