Registered Nurse - MICU - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Medical ICU (MICU) at CoxHealth South. This role involves providing direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. The nurse will assess patient conditions, perform diagnostic tests, initiate treatments, and assist physicians with medical procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring and adjusting specialized equipment, and interpreting/recording electronic displays such as intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, and ventilator settings. The position offers opportunities for professional growth through in-hospital credentialing classes, a pay-it-forward program for certification exams, and a clinical ladder program that can provide an annual bonus of up to $5,000. Additional compensation includes $1.00 for certification pay and $1.00 for BSN pay.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
RN license active in the state of Missouri.
BLS must be obtained within 90 days.
ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients.
Assess patient conditions.
Perform diagnostic tests.
Initiate treatments.
Assist doctors with any required medical procedures.
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment.
Interpret and record electronic displays (e.g., intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings).