Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Care Unit - Full Time - Night Shift

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





Department:
1323 Orthopedic Care Unit Meyer
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Hours:
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).

Benefits

- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:  Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00

Job Summary

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. 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