Registered Nurse - Pulmonary 300 W - Full Time - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse on 300W Med-Surg Pulmonary at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, delivers high-quality care to a complex patient population with telemetry, respiratory support, and vascular surgery needs.

You'll work a day shift, 36 hours per week, collaborate with a supportive team, and pursue growth opportunities such as specialty certification and clinical ladder advancement.

Qualifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with medical or surgical conditions, assess condition, administer medications.
• Monitor vital signs, document care, and provide patient/family education.
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Graduate nursing program NLN approved

Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

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

Department: 1028 Pulmonary

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 6:30 am- 7:00 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: 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.

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

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!

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 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.