The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of patients undergoing surgical procedures or experiencing medical conditions. Duties include assessing patient status, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing support and education to patients and their families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold an active RN license in the state of Missouri. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
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)
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Job Description
Position will work Monday-Thursday. No weekends or call. 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.
Additional Information
About the Position for Qualified Candidates
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
$1 Certification pay
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Sign-on bonus
Relocation bonus
Retirement with employer match
Certification pay
Career ladder bonus
Bsn pay
$1 BSN pay
Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000 Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
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 Looking for Physician Opportunities? Please follow this link. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients. OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity. Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.
