Registered Nurse - North ED - Weekend Option - Full Time - Evening Shift (11:00 AM - 11:30 PM)

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000

Front-loaded PTO up to 40 hours

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

CoxHealth’s Emergency Department in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our fast-paced team. The ED RN triages, assesses, and prioritizes care for patients of all ages, ensuring timely and safe care.

You will work with a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team dedicated to quality outcomes and continuous improvement. Required MO RN license with BLS; ACLS, PALS, ENPC, and TNCC must be obtained within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Active Missouri RN license required.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days.
• ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• PALS within 1 year of hire.
• ENPC within 12 months of hire; ENPC required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care.
• TNCC within 12 months of hire; TNCC required to be Primary RN in trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Assess needs of each patient and prioritize care based on severity.
• Stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, and discharge or arrange longer hospital stay.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, safe, and compassionate care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Flexibility / multitasking

Education

RN program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility:Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1006 Emergency Dept NorthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:11:00 AM - 11:30 PMWork Shift:Evening 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 | CoxHealthOverview of Unit/DepartmentAre 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 positionUp to $4,000 Sign-On BonusUp to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonus$1.00 Certification pay$1.00 BSN payCareer Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000Job 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 NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills: 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 MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 daysRequired: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire and must obtain PALS within one year of hireRequired: Must obtain ENPC within 12 months of hireENPC 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 hireTNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.