Registered Nurse - Pulmonary 300 W - Day Shift - Weekend Option

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Benefits for 20+ hrs/week

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 300W Med‑Surg Pulmonary unit in Springfield, MO. You will care for patients requiring telemetry, cardiac drips, and advanced respiratory support, while delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, and ongoing growth through certifications, ladder opportunities, and precepting new nurses within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license active in Missouri is required / licensure.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for medical/surgical patients with complex needs.
• Assess condition, administer medications and change dressings.
• Monitor vital signs and maintain accurate records.
• Educate patients and families and provide support.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Facility & Location

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

Department & Shift

Department: 1028 Pulmonary

Schedule: 300 W South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

About CoxHealth

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

• Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

Job Description

300W Med‑Surg Pulmonary is a fast paced, dynamic unit that specializes in Respiratory, Telemetry and Vascular Surgery patients. As a nurse on this unit, you will be trained to deliver high quality care to a complex patient population. Our unit specializes in patients that require telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, and advanced respiratory support with supplemental oxygenation. This unit is ideal for nurses who aim to enhance their critical thinking skills, master various nursing techniques, and deliver patient centered care. Our unit has a highly functioning team that is supportive of each other and has a strong sense of teamwork. Our unit will help provide opportunities for growth in the future such as Med‑Surg Certification, participation in the Star Clinical Ladder, and precepting new nurses. Come join our team! 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

Mission, Vision & Values

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.

About CoxHealth Culture

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. 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.