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

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO seeks a Same Day Surgery nurse to oversee care of pre- and post-surgical patients across ages. The nurse directs care in all surgical specialties, assesses anesthesia recovery, and educates patients and families on home care instructions. Evening shift, 36 hours weekly.

Benefits include sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. RN license in Missouri required; BLS within 90 days, ACLS/PALS within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct care of pre- and post-surgical patients across ages.
• Assess anesthesia recovery and educate patients and families on home care instructions.
• Provide leadership in the same day surgery setting and collaborate with surgical teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1060 Same Day Surgery SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:01:30pm to 11:00pmWork Shift:Evening 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 | CoxHealthAdditional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates• $4,000 Sign-On Bonus• 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off• Up to $3000 Relocation bonus• $1 Certification pay• $1 BSN pay• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000Job 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 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 Required: ACLS must be obtained within 1 year Required: PALS must be obtained within 1 year