Registered Nurse - South ED - Weekend Option - Full Time - Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Springfield, MO. The ED nurse delivers professional nursing care across ages, triages patients, and prioritizes treatment based on acuity to stabilize and discharge or admit as needed.

The role requires MO RN licensure, BLS within 90 days, ACLS and PALS within 12 months, ENPC within 12 months, and TNCC within 12 months. Shift: Day, 36 hours weekly, on-site with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients of all ages in the ED.
• Triages and prioritizes care based on acuity and patient needs.
• Stabilize patients, initiate treatment, and coordinate discharge or admission.
• Prioritize patient flow and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Communication (verbal/written)

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Preferred: BSN

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1069 Emergency Dept SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:30 AM - 7:00 PMWork 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 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 NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills: 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 MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 daysRequired: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire and must obtain PALS within one year of hireRequired: Must obtain ENPC within 12 months of hireENPC 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 hireTNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.