Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Care Unit - Full Time - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with match

Career ladder bonus

Job summary

The Registered Nurse at CoxHealth South in Springfield provides care for medical and surgical patients during the night shift. Responsibilities include assessing patient condition, administering medications, changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, documenting care, and educating patients and families.

Must graduate from an accredited nursing program, have BLS within 90 days of hire, and hold an active Missouri RN license. A BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Provide care for medical and surgical patients during the night shift.
• Assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, and monitor vital signs.
• Document care and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

MO RN license

Accredited nursing program

BLS within 90 days

BSN preferred

Job description

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

Department: 1323 Orthopedic Care Unit Meyer

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

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), 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

Job Description

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or 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 Registered 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
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• 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