Open Travel Nurse Jobs Across Missouri
Open travel nurse jobs in Missouri are listed below with full pay, shift, and contract details. Demand for RNs is steady across the state with Kansas City anchoring the state's largest acute care and trauma network, St. Louis supporting a strong concentration of academic and teaching hospital contracts, and smaller regional markets rounding out the state's mix. Frequent openings can be found in St. Louis, Springfield, and surrounding metros across... Med Surg, Telemetry, and LTAC units. Browse current Missouri travel nursing jobs below, use the filters to narrow your search by specialty, shift, or pay, and explore each opportunity to find the right fit for your next assignment.
- RN
- Allied
- LPN
- ER
- ICU
- Inpatient Rehab
- Labor and Delivery
- Med Surg
- MedSurg/Tele
- Operating Room
- PCU
- Stepdown
- Telemetry
- Admin/Mgmt
- Ambulatory
- Antepartum
- BMT
- Cardiology
- Case Manager
- Cath Lab
- Clinic
- Clinical Decision Unit
- CVICU
- CVOR
- CVPICU
- Detox
- Dialysis
- Director of Nursing
- Electrophysiology
- Endo/GI
- Endoscopy
- Home Health
- Infusion
- Intermediate Care
- Interventional Radiology
- Long Term Care / SNF
- LTAC
- Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Post Partum
- Neuro
- Neuro/Trauma ICU
- NICU
- Nurse Supervisor
- OB/GYN
- Occupational Health
- Oncology
- Oncology - Pediatric
- Orthopedics
- Outpatient Clinic
- PACU
- PACU/Pre-Post Op
- Pediatric CVOR
- Pediatric ER
- Pediatric OR
- Pediatric PACU
- Pediatrics
- PICU
- Psych
- Pulmonary
- Radiology
- RN First Assistant
- Transplant
- Unit Manager
- Wound Care
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- DC
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
46 Open Travel Nursing Jobs in Missouri – May 29th
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DaysMissouri Travel RN Contracts at a Glance
Missouri's travel RN market spans a wide range of facility types and assignment settings. Kansas City's healthcare corridor supports a dense concentration of acute care, trauma, and specialty contracts, while St. Louis anchors one of the Midwest's strongest academic and research hospital networks. Between these two metro anchors, a broad network of regional and community facilities — particularly across the central corridor and the Ozarks region — creates consistent travel nurse demand outside the major cities. Missouri's cost of living ranks among the lowest in the nation, a factor tracked by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member, allowing multistate-licensed RNs to begin contracts without a separate state endorsement.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- Texas up to $3,518 per week
- California up to $3,418 per week
- New York up to $3,387 per week
- Virginia up to $3,377 per week
- Illinois up to $3,369 per week
Missouri Travel Nurse Licensing & Pay Notes
RN employment projections for Missouri align with national workforce trends documented by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For RNs who need a Missouri-specific license, current requirements and processing timelines are maintained by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Advantis maintains a state-specific resource at Missouri RN licensing for travelers working through the credentialing process before their start date.
FAQs – Travel Nursing in Missouri
What license do I need to take a travel RN job in Missouri?
Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. If you already hold a multistate compact license, you're eligible to start assignments in Missouri without additional paperwork. Nurses without a compact license must apply for licensure by endorsement through the Missouri Board of Nursing. The process is typically efficient, but it's smart to begin early to avoid delays.
Missouri Board of Nursing
Contact information
Website: https://www.pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
Phone: 573.751.0681
Fees
License by Exam: $45 (+$200 exam fee)
License by Endorsement: $55
Renewal: $60
Background Check/Fingerprinting: $44.80
Timing
Processing Time: 1 – 2 weeks
Valid for: 6 months (temp); 2 years (perm)
Renewal Schedule: April 30th of odd years
General Information
Nursys: Yes
CEU Requirements: none
Helpful Links
How much can travel nurses make on assignment in Missouri?
What kind of housing support does Advantis offer for Missouri travel nurses?
What benefits do travel nurses receive with Advantis Medical in Missouri?
When you accept a Missouri travel RN assignment through Advantis, you’ll receive:
- Weekly direct deposit and competitive compensation
- Day One Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Help with travel & housing accommodations
- Dedicated licensing, onboarding, and credentialing team
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral for each friend you bring on assignment
Which cities pay the most for travel RN jobs in Missouri?
Some of the highest-paying cities for travel nurses in Missouri include:
Urban areas like St. Louis and Kansas City often offer competitive pay, especially for specialties like ICU and OR.