Registered Nurse - Ortho-Neuro South - Day Shift

Overview

Facility Cox Health South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department 1765 Ortho-Neuro 800 W South

Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Hours 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America)

Cox Health is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics. Cox Health 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 by Newsweek
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in 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
• 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 see Benefits | Cox Health

Overview of Unit/Department

Cox Health is a Level 1 Stroke and Trauma center and the 8th floor is the main nursing unit caring for those patients across a variety of age groups. Our expertise covers a wide range of neuro diseases, including stroke and trauma, seizures, neck and spinal fusions, traumatic brain injuries, craniotomies, and telemetry patients. We are a team-oriented, fast-paced unit with a strong learning environment.

Our staff of RNs and NAs work closely with other disciplines to ensure excellent patient care and outcomes. We have an active educator who is passionate about our patient population, and nurses carry several special certifications in ACLS, Trauma certification, and NIHSS, with encouragement to obtain specialty certifications related to our area.

Additional Information About The Position For Qualified Candidates

• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 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 Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general 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 Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge to care for a diverse group of patients.

Education
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Required:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program;
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience
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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

L icensure/Certification/Registration
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Required:

RN license active in the state of Missouri