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Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:
1052 Medical ICU SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:
24Hours:
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:
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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.Â
Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
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Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) Â
For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here:Â Benefits | CoxHealth
Attention all amazing nurses! Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Join our tight-knit team in the fast-paced and rewarding MICU. As an integral part of our healthcare family, you’ll provide exceptional care to critically ill patients, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and make a lasting impact. There are endless amounts of opportunities to grow and expand your knowledge with different credentialing classes that are provided in-hospital from our great group of critical care educators. You can also participate in the hospitals pay-it-forward program to have your certification exam paid for! In addition, there is a clinical ladder that you can submit to earn a bonus of up to $5,000 yearly! Don’t miss this opportunity to grow professionally and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Additional Information about the position
- $1.00 Certification pay
- $1.00 BSN pay
- Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000
Job Description:
Job Profile SummaryThe critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.
Education:
â–ª Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
▪ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience:
â–ª Preferred: Previous nursing experience
Skills:
â–ª Excellent verbal and written communication skills
â–ª Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
â–ª Exhibits valuable time management skills
â–ª Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
â–ª Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:Â Â Â Â Â
â–ª Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
     ▪ Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
     ▪ ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire
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