Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Job TitleThe Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures.Location: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department: 1037 Surgical 200 W SouthScheduled Weekly Hours: 24Hours: 6:30 AM -7:00 PMWork Shift: Day 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 | CoxHealthUp to $10000 Sign-On BonusUp to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3000 Relocation bonus$1 Certification pay$1 BSN payCareer Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000Job Description: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 Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills:• 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 MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire