Registered Nurse - North ED - PRN - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

$1.00 Certification pay

$1.00 BSN pay

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO, seeks a skilled Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a fast-paced setting. You will assess, triage, and treat patients of all ages, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions and safe transfers.

The ideal candidate holds MO RN licensure, completes required certifications, and demonstrates strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• PALS within one year of hire.
• ENPC within 12 months of hire; ENPC is required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care.
• TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hire; TNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
• Triage and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs.
• Stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge after emergency is over, or arrange for longer hospital stay.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communic

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking / problem solving

Flexibility / multi-tasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility

Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802

Department

1006 Emergency Dept North

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hours

Varied

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Company Overview

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

Overview of Unit/Department

Are you a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? Our Emergency Department is looking for a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. We care for a diverse patient population and work collaboratively across disciplines to deliver timely, safe, and compassionate care. Our team values accountability, communication, and supporting one another-especially during the busiest moments. We are committed to continuous improvement, patient safety, and professional growth. If you're looking for a department that takes pride in quality outcomes and teamwork, this is the place for you!

Additional Information about the position

• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay

Job Description

The Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

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
• Demonstrates 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: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire and must obtain PALS within one year of hire
• Required: Must obtain ENPC within 12 months of hire
• ENPC is required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.
• Required: TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hire
• TNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.