Registered Nurse - South ED - Full Time - Evening Shift (6:30 PM - 3:00 AM)

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000

Front-loaded PTO up to 80 hours

Certification pay $1.00

BSN pay $1.00

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced Emergency Department nurse to provide professional care during acute illness or trauma for diverse patients.

You will triage, prioritize, stabilize, administer treatment, and coordinate with the care team. Requires Missouri RN license and BLS; ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC within set timeframes.

This role offers evening shifts, a 40-hour work week, competitive benefits, sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and career ladders.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri; BLS within 90 days; ACLS within 1 year; PALS within 1 year; ENPC within 12 months; TNCC within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care during acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
• Triage and determine priority of care; stabilize and initiate treatment.
• Discharge patient after emergency care or arrange longer hospital stay.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility and Shift Information

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1069 Emergency Dept South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 6:30 PM - 3:00 AM Work Shift: Evening 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

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement with Employer Match

(20+ hrs/week)

Additional Information about the position

• Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus
• Up to 80 hours Front Loaded Paid Time Off
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Description

The Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED 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 or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Preferred: Previous nursing experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates 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: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire and must obtain PALS within one year of hire
• Required: Must obtain ENPC within 12 months of hire ENPC is required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.
• Required: TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hire TNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.

Company Culture

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.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.