NP or PA for Emergency Medicine Branson

Skaggs Community Hospital Association

Branson, Missouri

Skaggs Community Hospital Association is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Sep 3 · New grads welcomed

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Shift and hours: Rotating
Unit and setting: ER
License: NP license
Term: Permanent

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Facility

CoxHealth Center Branson: 890 Hwy 248, Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Department

1405 Emergency Dept Branson

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Hours

7:00 AM - 5:00PM or 11:30AM - 9:30PM

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

The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician for assistance in clinical decision-making, case management and evaluation of performance. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care and treatment to patients and performs physical examinations; orders diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans and prescribes drugs or other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner may also plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

Experience

Required: No Prior Experience Required
Preferred: 1-2 years

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
Proficient computer skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: MO Nurse Practitioner license

▪Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment

What's around it?

In Branson, MO

Branson, MO

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Life in Branson, MO

NeighborhoodsBranson offers distinct living pockets ranging from active corridors near the entertainment district to quiet suburban and lakeside neighborhoods. For professionals prioritizing quick hospital commutes, the north side features affordable subdivisions like Savannah Place, Stephens, Black Oak Estates, and Horizon Hills, offering starter homes and quick access to major corridors. Closer to the central action, condo and apartment communities include Branson Gardens, Branson Quarters, and Golf Quarters, while gated and patio home options like Palace View and Woodland Estates provide more quiet and space. Those seeking lake living look toward communities like Fall Creek Resort, Majestic Quarters on Table Rock Lake, or nearby areas like Ridgedale, Hollister, and Forsyth.

Branson offers distinct living pockets ranging from active corridors near the entertainment district to quiet suburban and lakeside neighborhoods. For professionals prioritizing quick hospital commutes, the north side features affordable subdivisions like Savannah Place, Stephens, Black Oak Estates, and Horizon Hills, offering starter homes and quick access to major corridors.

Closer to the central action, condo and apartment communities include Branson Gardens, Branson Quarters, and Golf Quarters, while gated and patio home options like Palace View and Woodland Estates provide more quiet and space. Those seeking lake living look toward communities like Fall Creek Resort, Majestic Quarters on Table Rock Lake, or nearby areas like Ridgedale, Hollister, and Forsyth.

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As of Oct 8, 2026Source 1: thousandhillsrealty.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundMost local commutes within Branson take between 15 to 30 minutes, though routes along the busy 76 Country Boulevard (the 76 Strip) can face significant bottlenecks during the height of tourist season from March through December. Healthcare staff working at Cox Medical Center Branson can easily navigate cross-town via Highway 65 and back roads to avoid commercial corridors. For specialized hospital systems, regional appointments, or larger retail hubs like Costco, locals frequently make the 30- to 45-minute drive north to Springfield.

Most local commutes within Branson take between 15 to 30 minutes, though routes along the busy 76 Country Boulevard (the 76 Strip) can face significant bottlenecks during the height of tourist season from March through December. Healthcare staff working at Cox Medical Center Branson can easily navigate cross-town via Highway 65 and back roads to avoid commercial corridors.

For specialized hospital systems, regional appointments, or larger retail hubs like Costco, locals frequently make the 30- to 45-minute drive north to Springfield.

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As of Oct 8, 2026Source 1: garynelsonrealestate.com Source 2: bransonbaysselfstorage.com Source 3: thousandhillsrealty.com Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a defining aspect of life in the Ozark Mountains, with deep water access just minutes away. Over 43,000-acre Table Rock Lake offers extensive boating, kayaking, swimming, and camping, while Lake Taneycomo is renowned for world-class trout fishing and scenic boardwalk strolling along Branson Landing. Scenic overlooks like Top of the Rock at Big Cedar Lodge offer panoramic vistas, and nearby mountain trails, nature areas, and state parks make hiking, biking, and fishing a regular weekly routine rather than an occasional day trip.

Outdoor recreation is a defining aspect of life in the Ozark Mountains, with deep water access just minutes away. Over 43,000-acre Table Rock Lake offers extensive boating, kayaking, swimming, and camping, while Lake Taneycomo is renowned for world-class trout fishing and scenic boardwalk strolling along Branson Landing.

Scenic overlooks like Top of the Rock at Big Cedar Lodge offer panoramic vistas, and nearby mountain trails, nature areas, and state parks make hiking, biking, and fishing a regular weekly routine rather than an occasional day trip.

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As of Oct 8, 2026Source 1: bransonbaysselfstorage.com Source 2: explorebranson.com Source 3: garynelsonrealestate.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Branson

Branson presents relocating nurses with a rare blend of small-town Ozarks living and outsized entertainment infrastructure. Stationed in the scenic hills surrounding Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo, healthcare professionals at Cox Medical Center Branson work in a community where premier boating, trout fishing, and mountain hiking are mere minutes from home. Living here means having instant access to award-winning dining—from hearty breakfasts at BillyGail's to farm-to-table cuisine at The Keeter Center and barbecue at Gettin' Basted—alongside 30-plus live performance venues and Silver Dollar City. For housing, clinicians typically settle into accessible north-side subdivisions like Savannah Place, central apartment complexes like Golf Quarters, or tranquil lakeside retreats in Hollister and Ridgedale. The primary day-to-day trade-off is navigating seasonal tourism swings: traffic along the 76 Strip tightens considerably between March and December, and specialized shopping or tertiary medical appointments necessitate a 45-minute drive north to Springfield. For nurses seeking an active outdoor lifestyle, short everyday commutes, and a friendly community, Branson offers an exceptionally distinctive mountain hub.

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