Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit Branson PRN Night Shift

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Certification Pay

BSN Pay

Career Ladder Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CoxHealth Branson Step Down Unit is seeking a dedicated registered nurse for night shift to care for higher-acuity patients in a collaborative team setting. You will provide direct, specialized care similar to telemetry, with a 1:4–5 nurse-to-patient ratio and opportunities to advance clinical skills.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care, and adherence to CoxHealth’s mission and values, along with ongoing professional growth and leadership development for staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: BSN degree.
• Active Missouri RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to acutely and critically ill patients.
• Monitor equipment and interpret monitoring displays.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop and adjust care plans.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and dignity while delivering evidence-based care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Facility: Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Department: 1397 Step Down Unit Branson.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 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)

Job Description: Branson Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit offers an exciting opportunity to care for a diverse population of higher-acuity patients in a collaborative, team-focused environment. Similar to a cardiac/neuro telemetry unit, our nurses provide specialized care while maintaining a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–5, allowing for meaningful patient interactions and exceptional care.

Our tiered acuity model gives nurses the opportunity to build advanced clinical skills by caring for patients requiring therapies such as BiPAP, Optiflow, cardiac infusions, and insulin drips. We are proud of our close-knit, family-oriented culture where teamwork, respect, and compassion are the foundation of everything we do. Following CoxHealth’s mission, vision, values, and commitment to evidence-based practice, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding patient outcomes while fostering professional growth, lifelong learning, and career advancement for every member of our team.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.

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
• Demonstrate 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

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.

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.

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.