Experienced Nurse Resident
Springfield, Missouri
Posted Jun 24 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Education
- Graduate of an approved nursing program Required: Graduate of an approved nursing program
- Experience
- No prior experience required
- Also asks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Also asks
- Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
- Also asks
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Also asks
- Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
- Also asks
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on L.E. Cox Medical Centers’ careers page.
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Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1023 Nursing Admin South
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Hours
Varied
Work Shift
Rotating (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).
Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description
- Job Summary
- The Experienced Nurse Resident, under the supervision of a nurse, is responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The Experienced Nurse Resident 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 Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.
- Job Requirements
- Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
- Experience
- No prior experience required
- Skills
- 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: Nursing License active in the state of Missouri
- Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
Education
- Required: Graduate of an approved nursing program
Experience
- No prior experience required
Skills
- 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: MO Nursing License
What's around it?
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