Registered Nurse - PACU - Full Time - Night Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit South. The role oversees patient care for medical and post-surgical cases, including assessment, medications, dressings, vitals, and patient/family education.

The position offers night shifts, Monday-Thursday, with no weekends or on-call, plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation support. BLS within 90 days; BSN preferred; prior nursing experience advantageous.

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.
• Experience: Previous nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures, assessing condition, administering medications, changing dressings, monitoring vital signs, maintaining records and educating patients and families.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1058 Post Anesthesia Care Unit SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:9:00 PM - 7:30 AM - Monday through ThursdayWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Position will work Monday-Thursday. No weekends or call.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.Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus• 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off• Up to $3000 Relocation bonus• $1 Certification pay• $1 BSN pay• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000Education Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved programRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills:• 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