Summary

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 in Health Care by

Newsweek .

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by

Newsweek

in 2024.

Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 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 2023.

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

Are you a compassionate worker looking to provide quality patient care alongside a Nursing Support Staff in a team-centered approach? Are you searching for hands-on experience with high acuity patients? Consider joining Neuro Trauma ICU, where our goals are to create a culture of acceptance and support for both our patients and our team members.

Additional Information about the position

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

60 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to $4,000 Relocation bonus

$1.00 Certification pay

$1.00 BSN pay

Weekend Option position eligible for Full Time Benefits

$7.00/hour differential for Weekend Option position

Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Summary

The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.

Job Requirements

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 skill

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: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire