Registered Nurse - PRN - Urgent Care E. Battlefield

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Urgent Care nurse to provide professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.

The role involves triage, stabilization, and coordination of discharge or transfer, with emphasis on prioritizing patient needs and efficient flow through the urgent care setting. A nursing license in Missouri is required, and a BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Previous nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
• Triage and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, or social needs as well as patient flow.
• Stabilize and initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or arrange longer hospital stay as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth E Battlefield Clinic: 3525 E Battlefield Road, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65809 Department: 1130 Urgent Care E Battlefield Rd Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Hours: 8a-8:30p 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)

The Urgent Care nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The UC nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, or social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The UC nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing 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: Nursing License active in the state of Missouri

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.