Registered Nurse

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

Springfield, Missouri

Eligibility: RehabSign-on bonus

Posted Jun 19 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN licenseMissouri RN license
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed Whether you're a seasoned RN or a new graduate (GNs welcome!), you’ll find purpose, connection, and a place to thrive here. ⭐ Top Benefits Include * $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (FT R
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Against similar roles: In range for Missouri staff rolesMissouri staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $30/hr to $46/hr, across 564 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $5,000

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Health Insurance

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Weekends: Every other weekend

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Now Hiring: Registered Nurse (RN) – $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

📍 Springfield Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center – Springfield, MO

🏆 Award-Winning | U. S. News Top Nursing Home | 2025 AHCA Silver Award Winner

💵 Pay: $30.00 – $40.00/hour

🌙 Shift: Open

✔️ Hiring Full-Time & Part-Time

✔️ Every Other Weekend Required For FT

🎉 Why Join Us?

We believe in rewarding your skill, passion, and heart. At Springfield Rehab, you’ll be part of a close-knit, compassionate team where your voice is heard, your care is valued, and your growth is supported.

Whether you're a seasoned RN or a new graduate (GNs welcome!), you’ll find purpose, connection, and a place to thrive here.

⭐ Top Benefits Include

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus (FT RNs)
401(k) with generous match
Earned Time Off & Holiday Incentive Pay
Full health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Advancement opportunities — we promote from within!
Paid uniforms & competitive pay increases

👩⚕️ What You’ll Do

Deliver and document high-quality nursing care
Monitor vital signs and administer treatments
Lead patient assessments and care planning
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and families
Maintain compliance with all clinical and regulatory standards
Practice with compassion, integrity, and a focus on outcomes

✅ What You Need

Active Missouri RN license
Compassionate approach to care
Strong communication & teamwork skills
Commitment to high standards and continuous learning

🏡 About Us

Springfield Rehab is a proud part of the NHC family, offering a 146-bed home-like facility with a brand-new 30-bed rehab wing. We’re more than just a place to work — we’re a community that celebrates our staff as partners and empowers them to grow.

📍 Location

Springfield Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center

2800 South Fort Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807

🔗 Apply Today And Learn More

🌐 nhccare.com/locations/springfield-rehabilitation/

💬 If you’re ready to love where you work — and make a difference every day — we’d love to meet you!

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What's around it?

In Springfield, MO

Springfield, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $964/mo
Household income: $49,311/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Springfield, MO

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals often land downtown for loft living and walkability around Park Central Square, the Commercial Street historic district (C-Street), and Walnut Street, where more than 800 historic lofts sit among independent restaurants and nightlife. Just off the core, Rountree, Midtown, Phelps Grove, and University Heights mix 1920s–30s bungalows and tree-lined streets with nearby parks; Galloway is a walkable pocket with a park, shopping, and restaurants. South Springfield draws people who want larger homes, school options, and quicker access to healthcare and shopping. Many relocating families also look 15–20 minutes out to Nixa and Ozark (newer subdivisions), Republic (newer construction at more accessible prices), Rogersville and Strafford, plus quieter Battlefield and Fremont Hills. East toward Glenstone between Grand and Walnut generally means lower home prices.

Nurses and young professionals often land downtown for loft living and walkability around Park Central Square, the Commercial Street historic district (C-Street), and Walnut Street, where more than 800 historic lofts sit among independent restaurants and nightlife. Just off the core, Rountree, Midtown, Phelps Grove, and University Heights mix 1920s–30s bungalows and tree-lined streets with nearby parks; Galloway is a walkable pocket with a park, shopping, and restaurants.

South Springfield draws people who want larger homes, school options, and quicker access to healthcare and shopping. Many relocating families also look 15–20 minutes out to Nixa and Ozark (newer subdivisions), Republic (newer construction at more accessible prices), Rogersville and Strafford, plus quieter Battlefield and Fremont Hills.

East toward Glenstone between Grand and Walnut generally means lower home prices.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: graddyrealestate.com Source 2: liveinspringfieldmo.com Source 3: springfieldmohomesforsale.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: facebook.com Source 6: reddit.com

Getting aroundTypical Springfield commutes run about 16.3 minutes; the city is compact, and I-44, US-65, and US-60 knit the metro together. CoxHealth (about 12,000 employees) and Mercy operate the two full hospital systems that dominate local healthcare hiring, and south Springfield is frequently described as convenient to healthcare and shopping. Public transit is limited, so driving is the daily reality for hospital shifts; sources do not detail campus parking or named bus lines to the hospitals. Suburbs such as Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Rogersville, and Willard are commonly framed as roughly 20 minutes from Springfield.

Typical Springfield commutes run about 16.3 minutes; the city is compact, and I-44, US-65, and US-60 knit the metro together. CoxHealth (about 12,000 employees) and Mercy operate the two full hospital systems that dominate local healthcare hiring, and south Springfield is frequently described as convenient to healthcare and shopping.

Public transit is limited, so driving is the daily reality for hospital shifts; sources do not detail campus parking or named bus lines to the hospitals. Suburbs such as Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Rogersville, and Willard are commonly framed as roughly 20 minutes from Springfield.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: springfieldmohomesforsale.com Source 3: graddyrealestate.com Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsDaily outdoor life centers on Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, Sequiota Park, Jordan Valley Park, Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse, Fellows Lake Marina, and the Greenway Trail system—sources cite more than 100 miles of recreational trails, including 70-plus miles of Greenways, and 100-plus city parks. Fantastic Caverns, a ride-through cave in north Springfield, and Dickerson Park Zoo are staple outings. Within about 90 minutes sit Table Rock, Bull Shoals, Stockton, and Pomme de Terre lakes, plus Mark Twain National Forest and the Ozark Trail. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World headquarters and Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium (repeatedly named among America’s top aquariums) sit in town and shape local outdoor culture year-round.

Daily outdoor life centers on Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, Sequiota Park, Jordan Valley Park, Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse, Fellows Lake Marina, and the Greenway Trail system—sources cite more than 100 miles of recreational trails, including 70-plus miles of Greenways, and 100-plus city parks. Fantastic Caverns, a ride-through cave in north Springfield, and Dickerson Park Zoo are staple outings.

Within about 90 minutes sit Table Rock, Bull Shoals, Stockton, and Pomme de Terre lakes, plus Mark Twain National Forest and the Ozark Trail. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World headquarters and Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium (repeatedly named among America’s top aquariums) sit in town and shape local outdoor culture year-round.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: springfieldmo.org Source 2: liveinspringfieldmo.com Source 3: springfieldmohomesforsale.com Source 4: crosscountry.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: apartmentguide.com

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Living in Springfield

Springfield, Missouri—the Queen City of the Ozarks—is a compact healthcare hub where CoxHealth and Mercy run full specialty hospital systems, and a six-figure nurse salary lives like upper-middle class. Downtown is walkable around Park Central Square, Commercial Street, and Walnut Street, with 800-plus historic lofts, Mother’s Brewing, Best of Luck Beer Hall, the Gillioz Theatre, and Cardinals baseball. Rountree, Midtown, Phelps Grove, University Heights, and Galloway offer 1920s bungalows near parks; Nixa, Ozark, Republic, and Willard draw families with newer homes and top-ranked schools (Ozark has both AP and IB). Weekends mean Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial and Sequiota parks, Lake Springfield, 70-plus miles of Greenways, Fantastic Caverns, and four lakes within 90 minutes. Tradeoffs: summer humidity, April–May tornado season, limited transit so you drive (about 16 minutes typical), uneven city schools, and a year or two to grow deep friendships. Cashew chicken was invented here; Wonders of Wildlife and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World sit in town.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: springfieldmohomesforsale.com Source 2: graddyrealestate.com Source 3: liveinspringfieldmo.com Source 4: liveinspringfieldmo.com Source 5: crosscountry.com Source 6: realestate.usnews.com Source 7: springfieldmo.org Source 8: apartmentguide.com

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