Registered Nurse - WEO Step Down Unit

CoxHealth; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CoxHealth, a leading healthcare system, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the WEO Step Down Unit. The role involves caring for patients who require close monitoring and support. Candidates should have a nursing degree, an active RN license in Missouri, and must demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. With competitive benefits including up to $20,000 in sign-on bonuses, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to excel in their nursing careers.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000

Clinical ladder bonus pay

Relocation bonus for qualified candidates

Student loan repayment assistance

Tuition assistance up to $13,500

Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN license in Missouri.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days.
• Previous nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to acutely and critically ill patients.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment.
• Assist doctors with medical procedures.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking/problem solving

Flexibility in a multi-tasking environment

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

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About Us

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 in Health Care by Newsweek.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
  
  
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
  
  

Summary

About Us

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 in Health Care by Newsweek.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as the Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
  
  

Overview Of Unit/Department

Step Down Unit SDU / PCU We call PCU our pendulum floor. It is for patients that don’t quite need CCU but are not well enough to move to med surg. There are 3-5:1 patient to nurse ratios on this floor. We have a tiered level of acuity - Gray patients: more acutely ill you will experience things like bipap initiation, cardiac and insulin gtts, these are where the patients that are likely to need hire level of care go for extra monitoring. White patients: are stroke, cardiac, respiratory, and telemetry. This floor experiences a lot of ETOH and drug withdrawal patients as their clinical condition can change rapidly.

Additional Information About The Position For Qualified Candidates

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus up to 120 hours of front-loaded Time Off.
• Clinical ladder bonus pay eligible up to $5,000 annually
• Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates
• Student loan repayment available for qualified candidates
• RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $13,500
• $1.00 BSN pay
• $1.00 certification pay
• Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200 per year
• Shared Governance Council
  
  

Job Summary

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.

Job Requirements

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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