Registered Nurse - South ED Transition Unit - Full Time - Night Shift

Emergency Department NurseFacility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department: 1747 ED Transition Unit SouthScheduled Weekly Hours: 36Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AMWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthAdditional Information about the position$1.00 Certification pay$1.00 BSN payCareer Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000Job Description: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.Education:Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates 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 MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 daysRequired: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire and must obtain PALS within one year of hireRequired: Must obtain ENPC within 12 months of hireENPC is required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.Required: TNCC must be obtained within 12 months of hireTNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.