Registered Nurse - NTICU - Full Time - Day Shift

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Nurse for the Neuro Trauma ICU South in Springfield, MO. You will provide direct patient care to acutely ill adults on high‑acuity monitoring, collaborate with a skilled team, and support rapid diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

Requirements include Missouri RN license, BLS within 90 days, ACLS within one year; BSN preferred. Shift is Day Shift, 36 hours weekly with a sign‑on and relocation bonuses listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Missouri RN license with BLS within 90 days and ACLS within one year of hire.
• Strong clinical skills in critical care and ICU monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized care to acutely ill patients in a high-acuity ICU.
• Monitor equipment and interpret data to support patient treatment.
• Collaborate with doctors and nursing staff for procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with diagnostic tests.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Nursing program graduate

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1053 Neuro Trauma ICU 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)

For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Overview of Unit/Department

Are you a compassionate worker looking to provide quality patient care alongside a Nursing Support Staff in a team-centered approach? Are you searching for hands‑on experience with high acuity patients? Consider joining Neuro Trauma ICU, where our goals are to create a culture of acceptance and support for both our patients and our team members.

Additional Information about the position

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front‑loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Description

The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient's condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.

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
• ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire