Provide professional nursing care and triage for patients of all ages during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma. Assess patient needs, prioritize care, stabilize patients, and coordinate discharge or hospital admission.
525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616
Department: 1405 Emergency Dept Branson
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
2:30 PM - 3:00 AM
Work Shift: Evening 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).
The Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.
• Preferred: Previous nursing experience
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Required: NRP Certification within 1 year of hire, then renew every two years
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license in the state of Missouri. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and previous nursing experience are preferred.
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.