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

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; 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 RN to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. The role includes triage, rapid assessment, stabilization, and coordination of care for patients of all ages within the ED.

Required: Missouri RN license, BLS; within 12 months ACLS, PALS, ENPC and TNCC; Bachelor's degree preferred. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience in nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in the Emergency Department for all ages.
• Triage and prioritize care based on clinical needs and patient flow.
• Stabilize patients, initiate treatment, and coordinate discharge or transfer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1132 Emergent Care Admin South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM Work Shift: Night 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

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.

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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.

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