Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth's Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center in Springfield, MO seeks a same day surgery nurse to oversee pre- and post-surgical patient care across ages. You will assess anesthesia recovery, educate families on home care, and collaborate with the surgical team in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.

Required: active Missouri RN license and BLS within 90 days; BSN preferred. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential; 36 hours per week, day shift, on-site position offering a

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Missouri RN license active or in process to obtain.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and time management abilities.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct care of pre- and post-surgical patients of all ages.
• Assess anesthesia recovery and educate patients and families about home care.
• Provide care across all surgical specialties.
• Maintain clear documentation and collaboration with the surgical team.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

RN diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility:Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1329 Same Day Surgery MeyerScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:9:30 am-7:00pmWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:The same day surgery nurse oversees and directs the care of pre and post-surgical patients of all ages. The nurse is responsible for the care of patients in all-surgical specialties. The same day surgery nurse assesses overall anesthesia recovery and educates patients and their families about homecare instructions.Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills: 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