Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery - Full Time - Evening Shift

**Facility:** CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 **Department:** 1060 Same Day Surgery South **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 36 **Hours:** 01:30pm to 11:00pm **Work Shift:** Evening 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](https://www.coxhealth.com/employees/benefits/) Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates • $4,000 Sign-On Bonus • 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off • Up to $3000 Relocation bonus • $1 Certification pay • $1 BSN pay • Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000 **Job Description:** The same day surgery nurse oversees and directs the care of pre and post-surgical patients of all ages. The nurse is responsible for the care of patients in all-surgical specialties. The same day surgery nurse assesses overall anesthesia recovery and educates patients and their families about homecare instructions. 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           ▪ Required: PALS must be obtained within 1 year