Registered Nurse - Surgical 900 E - Full Time - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 9E Medical-Surgical unit in Springfield. The role involves caring for adult patients post-surgery with GI/GU focus, administering medications, and monitoring conditions as part of a collaborative team.

The nurse will document care, educate patients and families, and participate in continuing education and professional development. BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and RN license active in Missouri.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for medical-surgical patients on a 30-bed unit with GI/GU focus.
• Assess patient condition and administer medications.
• Monitor vital signs and change dressings as needed.
• Document care and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for outcomes.

Skills

RN license

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

RN degree / nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1036 Surgical 900 E SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:7a-7pWork 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:9E Medical-Surgical is a 30 bed adult med/surg unit. We care for a variety of patients with our specialty focused on GI and GU post-surgical patients. We offer special training for suprapubic catheter insertion, post-bariatric surgery training and much more. Do you want to be a part of a team that puts patient care first and see a large variety of diagnosis; this is the place for you. We work very closely with other disciplines to provide excellent care and outcomes. Our unit is equipped with the latest technology, including the new virtual nursing program. We offer continuing education to all our staff and plenty of room for advancement! Apply today to be a part of this wonderful team!The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.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• 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 MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire