Registered Nurse - Ortho-Neuro 800 W South - Part Time - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Certification Pay

BSN Pay

Career Ladder Bonus

Front-loaded PTO - 40 hours

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Medical-Surgical nurse for night shift coverage at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO. The unit cares for adult and geriatric patients, with emphasis on neurology and trauma-related conditions. Staff collaborate closely with physicians and other disciplines to deliver high-quality care.

Required RN license in Missouri and BLS within 90 days. Nursing staff possess ACLS, Trauma, NIHSS certifications, with opportunities for specialty credentials and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN license active in Missouri is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• The Medical-Surgical nurse manages care for adult or geriatric patients with medical or surgical conditions.
• Administers medications, changes dressings, monitors vitals, and maintains patient records.
• Provides education and support to patients and families and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1765 Ortho-Neuro 800 W South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Hours

6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Work Shift

Night 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), 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

Job Description

Overview of Unit/Department

Cox 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, encouraged to obtain a specialty certification pertaining to our area.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 40 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 Summary

The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general 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 Medical-Surgical 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 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 of hire