CoxHealth·Branson, Missouri
The role involves assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records for patients with higher acuity than typical med/surg floors. Nurses will administer care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients and may provide case management or advise on health maintenance and disease prevention.
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).
Job Description: Overview of Unit
Branson Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit is similar to a cardiac/neuro tele floor, caring for patients with a higher level of acuity than those on med/surg floors. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-5
These are designated for the more acutely ill patients. Nurses care for patients requiring BiPAP initiation, Optiflow, cardiac gtts, and insulin gtts.
These include patients with stroke, STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiac, respiratory, renal conditions, and ETOH patients on telemetry.
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
Candidates are required to be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold an active RN license in Missouri. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and previous nursing experience.
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.