Registered Nurse - Surgical 900 W - Part Time - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for Surgical 900 W South in Springfield, MO. The role focuses on GI and GU post-surgical patients on a 24-hour weekly schedule, with opportunity for advancement and ongoing education.

You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor vitals, document care, and educate families. A Missouri RN license and BLS within 90 days are required; GI/GU post-surgical training is provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Missouri RN licensure required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and respond to changes in health status.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Perform standard nursing procedures and change dressings.
• Monitor vital signs and maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and post-discharge needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1786 Surgical 900 W SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:24Hours:6:30 AM - 7:00 PMWork 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:Surgical 900 W South is a 25 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