CoxHealth·Branson, Missouri
Nurses are responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records for patients in the Step Down/Progressive Care Unit. This involves administering nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients, often dealing with higher acuity cases than standard med/surg floors.
525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
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).
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.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold an active RN license in the state of Missouri; a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Preferred experience includes previous nursing experience, and required skills emphasize strong communication, leadership, time management, and critical thinking abilities.
Market context
Missouri nursing employers often seek licensed practical nurses for settings where dependable bedside care and clear communication matter. These roles can be competitive because candidates need an active Missouri LPN license, accredited training, and the ability to stay composed under pressure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to patient-care experience.