Registered Nurse - South ED Transition Unit - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Benefits package

Job summary

The Emergency Department nurse at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO provides professional nursing care during acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and prioritizes care, stabilizes patients, and coordinates discharge planning or next steps in the care continuum.

Required: Missouri RN license, BLS; preferred: BSN, ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC. Strong communication, leadership and time-management skills are essential in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must have Missouri RN license and active BLS.
• BSN or higher degree preferred.
• ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC certifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage, and prioritize patient care in the ED.
• Stabilize patients and initiate appropriate treatments.
• Coordinate discharge planning or next steps in the care continuum.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

ENPC Certification

TNCC Certification

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/Clinical Systems

Patient Monitoring Systems

Job description

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

Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1747 ED Transition Unit South
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)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Additional Information About The Position

• $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.

• TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hire