Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem
Company : Select Medical
Location : Ozark, MO, 65721
Job Type : Per Diem
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Overview
Hospital Name: CoxHealth Rehabilitation HospitalPartnership with Select MedicalPosition: Registered Nurse (12-hour shift, AM and PM available)Location: Ozark, MissouriSchedule: PRN
Be part of something new—this position supports our brand-new IRH hospital opening in January 2026!
A partnership between CoxHealth and Select Medical, our 63-bed medical rehabilitation hospital serves patients in Southwest Missouri. Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
- Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Receive admissions and/or transfers
- Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
- Timely and accurate documentation using EPIC
- Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry
- Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
- Instruct and counsel patients/families
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid State RN license
- At least one year of RN experience
- BLS required at hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN or enrollment in a BSN program
- Clinical experience
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Frequently asked questions
Per diem RNs at Select Medical in Ozark enjoy flexible 12-hour shifts, both AM and PM, allowing adaptability to fit personal schedules. This setup suits nurses seeking variable hours while contributing to patient care at a new rehabilitation hospital.
As a per diem RN, you'll handle patient admissions, ongoing assessments, and precise documentation using Epic. The role demands interpreting lab and telemetry data and educating patients and families, ensuring comprehensive rehab care at CoxHealth.
Registered Nurses must hold a valid Missouri RN license and current BLS certification. While a BSN or enrollment in a BSN program is preferred, meeting state licensure and certification standards is essential for per diem nursing positions here.
Ozark’s healthcare sector shows steady demand for per diem RNs, especially with new facilities like CoxHealth Rehabilitation Hospital opening. Competition exists but is balanced by the need for skilled nurses to support specialized rehab care in this growing community.
Per diem Registered Nurses in Ozark typically earn between $30 and $40 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. Select Medical offers competitive compensation aligning with regional standards and the specialized rehab nursing scope.
Yes, Select Medical encourages per diem RNs to demonstrate their skills, potentially transitioning into full-time roles. Their orientation and supportive environment foster professional development within the rehabilitation nursing specialty.
Daily tasks include patient assessments, coordinating admissions or transfers, managing medical orders, and counseling patients or families. The role requires adaptability to varied patient needs in a dynamic rehab setting, emphasizing thorough documentation and teamwork.
Select Medical promotes a compassionate, team-oriented culture emphasizing well-being and professional respect. Per diem RNs benefit from a strong support system, with access to employee assistance and benefits that enhance work-life balance in Ozark.
Indeed, the hospital focuses on neurological, orthopedic, and trauma rehabilitation, requiring RNs with specialized clinical knowledge. This environment offers per diem nurses a chance to deepen expertise in complex patient care scenarios.
RNs use Epic for accurate, timely documentation and patient data management. This integration supports efficient care coordination and up-to-date clinical records, enhancing the per diem nurse’s ability to deliver exceptional rehab nursing services.