Registered Nurse - PACU - Part Time - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Front-loaded PTO

Relocation bonus

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is hiring a Registered Nurse to manage patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit South. You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor vitals, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe recovery after surgery. The role offers a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and incentive pay including certification and BSN pay, plus a career ladder bonus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of patients with medical conditions or undergoing surgical procedures.
• Assess patient condition and monitor vital signs.
• Administer medications and change dressings.
• Keep detailed records and provide patient and family education.
• Maintain a broad medical knowledge to care for diverse patients.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Nursing program graduate (RN)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1058 Post Anesthesia Care Unit South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 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)

Job Description

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.

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
• $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non‑clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.