Job Description

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Summary

***This position will float to multiple Medical Surgical units at all CoxHealth campuses***

***This position will receive a $25/hour float differential***

About Us

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 by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2025 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2025.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Overview of Unit/Department

At CoxHealth, our Internal Agency team plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care across our diverse facilities. This position enables those who travel nurse a way to transition into a full-time, fully-benefited, non-contract position with a comparable salary while keeping the diversity they love. Our Internal Agency team is essential not only for supporting our hospitals but also for enhancing our community outreach, ensuring a comprehensive approach to patient care and resource management. This truly allows us to be the best for those that need us! This position offers a remarkable opportunity for professional growth and development within a dynamic and supportive environment. Embrace this unique chance to advance your nursing career and make a significant impact on patient care. Join us today!

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Summary

The Internal Agency Nurse is a system-level role who provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients across all hospital locations within the organization. This position will be scheduled per system nursing needs, including weekends and holidays, and thus will not participate in self-scheduling.

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.

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Required:One year of nursing experience on an inpatient nursing unit
• Preferred: 2 years of previous nursing experience in Med Surg

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
• Must obtain PALS within one year of hire

Job Information Facility Corporate Department Central Staffing Office Schedule Full Time - Night Shift - 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM Job Category Nursing

Req #: 202505168-88130

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