Registered Nurse - South ED - Weekend Option - Full Time - Day Shift - (8:30 AM - 7:00 PM)

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 is seeking an Emergency Department nurse to provide professional care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma. You will triage patients, determine care priority, and help manage patient flow in a fast-paced ED.

Responsibilities include stabilizing patients, initiating treatment, discharging when appropriate, or arranging for admission. Strong communication, leadership, and multitasking skills are essential in this role within a large regional health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• BSN preferred; minimum requirement is active RN license in MO.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS, PALS, ENPC, TNCC within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care during initial phase of acute illness or trauma for all ages.
• Triage, determine priority of care, and manage patient flow in the emergency department.
• Stabilize patients, initiate treatment, and coordinate discharge or further care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure timely, quality care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1069 Emergency Dept South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 8:30 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)

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 hireRequired: 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.

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. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we're here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.