Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Global Float - Full Time - Day Shift
The float Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. L.E. Cox Medical Centers is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Oct 7
- Shift and hours
- Day Shift · 12 hour shifts (0630-1900) · Only 2 to 3 shifts each week · Three-day work week Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) 12 hour shifts 0630-1900 Only 2 to 3 shifts each week Three-day work week36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Central Staffing Office Float Pool · Hospital The float Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures.Adult or geriatric patients with general medical conditions or general surgical procedures
- License
- RN license ▪ Required: RN license active in the state of MissouriRN license active in the state of Missouri
- Term
- Permanent Registered Nurse - Med Surg - Global Float - Full Time - Day ShiftFull Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN license active in the state of Missouri ▪ Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri Check your license
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program ▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing ▪ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Experience
- Previous nursing experience ▪ Preferred: Previous nursing experience
What it pays
- Float differential
- $14.50 Float Differential $14.50 Float Differential
- Certification differential
- $1 Certification pay $1 Certification pay
- Pay differential
- $1 BSN pay $1 BSN pay
- Extra pay
- $1 Certification pay
- Bonus
- Career Ladder Bonus up to $5000 Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000
- Extra pay
- $14.50 Float Differential
- Eligibility
- Benefits eligibility at 20+ hours per week20+ hrs/week
Benefits
- BenefitsMedicalMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- BenefitsVision
- BenefitsDental
- BenefitsRetirement with Employer Match
- BenefitsCompensation for professional certificationsCompensation for professional certifications
- BenefitsSTAR Clinical LadderSTAR Clinical Ladder
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Floating
- Float across all medical surgical and rehab floors
- Day to day
- Assess patient condition
- Day to day
- Administer medications
- Day to day
- Change dressings
- Day to day
- Monitor vital signs
- Day to day
- Keep records
- Day to day
- Provide patients and families with support and education
- Cross-training
- Opportunities for cross-training Virtual Nurse assistance and opportunities for cross-training
- Hours stated
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Details
- Charge RN free to assist Charge RN free to assist
- Details
- Mobility Assistants Mobility Assistants
- Details
- Virtual Nurse assistance
- Details
- Magnet Facility Magnet Facility
- Details
- Level 1 Stroke, Trauma, and STEMI center Level 1 Stroke, Trauma, and STEMI center
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1:6 stated in this posting
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How is staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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
1155 Central Staffing Office
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Hours
6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Work 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).
Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Thank you for your interest in joining the CoxHealth CSO (Float Pool) Team. We are seeking talented RNs who want to practice at a high level, across all medical surgical and rehab floors, work alongside respected specialists, and enjoy an exceptional quality of life in one of the Midwest’s most affordable and scenic cities. This is more than a job opportunity—it is a chance to join a collaborative team where your expertise is valued and where you can build a rewarding long-term career.
Why Join CoxHealth Float Pool Exceptional Schedule / Work-Life Balance
- 12 hour shifts 0630-1900
- Only 2 to 3 shifts each week
- Additional shifts available but not required, giving you flexibility
- Magnet Facility
- Compensation for professional certifications
- Self governance: committee and process improvement input opportunities
- RN: PT ratios 6:1 max
- Charge RN free to assist
- Mobility Assistants
- STAR Clinical Ladder
- Virtual Nurse assistance and opportunities for cross-training
- Excellent Clinical Experience
- Level 1 Stroke, Trauma, and STEMI center
- Broad range of patient populations and skill sets
- Strong charge and leadership support
- Great team environment across healthcare disciplines
- Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Experienced RNs are in demand everywhere—but few positions offer
- Strong leadership support
- Strong physician respect
- Direct process improvement input
- Three-day work week
- Financial incentives
- Affordable living
- Outdoor lifestyle
- Opportunity to grow clinically
Additional Pay Opportunity
$1 Certification pay $1 BSN pay Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000 $14.50 Float Differential Join a Team Where You Matter At CoxHealth, your skills directly impact our patients and their families daily. If you are looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and a better lifestyle, we would love to speak with you.
About Springfield
Springfield offers the perfect blend of city amenities and outdoor adventure, including the Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium, Springfield Cardinals baseball, nearby Branson entertainment, scenic state parks, and a vibrant downtown. Apply today to join a team committed to exceptional patient care.
Job Description
The float Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general 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 Medical-Surgical 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 Nursing
Experience
- Preferred: Previous nursing experience
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: RN license active in the state of Missouri
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days Required: ACLS must be obtained within 1 year
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