Registered Nurse - South ED - Weekend Option - Full Time - Evening Shift (10:15 AM - 11:00 PM)

About the role

CoxHealth 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. CoxHealth has earned numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work five times, 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. It has been acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads and recognized by Healthcare Innovation as a Top Company to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
• Triage and determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.
• Quickly assess patient needs, prioritize care based on critical nature, stabilize the patient, and initiate treatment.
• Discharge the patient after the emergency is resolved or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

Requirements

• Education: Required – graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN‑approved program; Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Preferred – previous nursing experience.

Qualifications

• RN license active in the state of Missouri.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications must be obtained within one year of hire.
• ENPC certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire (required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care; RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses).
• TNCC certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire (required to be Primary RN for trauma care; RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses).

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective leadership abilities.
• Exhibits valuable time management skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi‑tasking environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and retirement plans with employer match (available for employees working 20+ hours per week).
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, see the CoxHealth Benefits page.