Registered Nurse - Surgical 900 E South - Weekend Option - Full Time - Day Shift

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 South in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 9E Medical‑Surgical unit. This 30‑bed adult med/surg unit focuses on GI and GU post‑surgical patients and offers special training for suprapubic catheter insertion and post‑bariatric surgery care.

You will assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide support and education to patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings and monitor vital signs.
• Keep patient records and provide education to patients and families.

Skills

Excellent verbal & written comms

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program/NLN approved

Bachelor’s in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

RN tools & protocols

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1036 Surgical 900 E South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

7p-7a

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

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!

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 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
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire