Registered Nurse - Post Op Surgical Unit Branson - Full Time Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth's Cox Medical Center Branson is seeking a Registered Nurse for the night shift in the 1389 Surgical Unit. The role involves caring for post-op patients and ensuring accurate intake/output, infection prevention, and patient education in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The position emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and excellent communication. Education requires an accredited nursing program graduate with Missouri RN licensure; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities.
• Exhibits valuable time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of patients undergoing medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Assess patient condition, administer medications, monitor vitals and keep records.
• Provide patient and family education and support.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility:

Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Department:

1389 Surgical Unit 500 Branson

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)

Job Description:

Surgical U

500 Surgical is a fast paced consisting of 25 beds and a wide variety of patients. We commonly tend to patients that are post op for elective joint replacement procedures, colectomy, colostomy, gall bladder removal, appendix removal, amputations, fractures, mastectomy, bladder tumor and more. We also have medical overflow patients. Working on the surgical floor is hard but rewarding work. Maintaining accurate intake / output and encouraging early ambulation is essential to the post op patient. Following strict infection prevention measures is needed to provide the best care for those who need us. Teamwork is essential to success.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

$1.00 Certification pay

$1.00 BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

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
• 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