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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia, MO for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia, Missouri

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Columbia, Missouri. We currently offer 7 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Columbia area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Columbia’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of May 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Columbia and surrounding areas earned about $2,086 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,941 to $2,139 per week. The Columbia MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Columbia proper like Boone Hospital Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Jefferson City, Moberly and Versailles to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Columbia. The earliest start date in Columbia is Jun 16, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,139 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Columbia is Jul 8, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,139 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Columbia including 13 weeks.

Columbia is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Columbia

We have 7 Medical Surgical jobs in Columbia, MO and 15 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Missouri, and 491 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,941 to $2,139
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,941 to $2,139
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,941 to $2,139
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,941 to $2,139
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,941 to $2,139
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
  • 12 N,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,941 to $2,139
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,941 to $2,139
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Columbia: 84 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,131
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Columbia: 84 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,131
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from Columbia: 84 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,131
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63141
    Distance from Columbia: 117 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,460 to $1,910
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63128
    Distance from Columbia: 117 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,451 to $1,898
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Saint Louis, Missouri – 63128
    Distance from Columbia: 117 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,451 to $1,898
Weekly Pay*
EMR-EPIC Scrub Color – Black
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65807
    Distance from Columbia: 131 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,906 to $2,100
Weekly Pay*
This is a Med/Surg Neuro- Ortho – Trauma Unit
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65807
    Distance from Columbia: 131 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,906 to $2,100
Weekly Pay*
This is a Med/Surg Neuro- Ortho – Trauma Unit
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65807
    Distance from Columbia: 131 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,906 to $2,100
Weekly Pay*
This is a Med/Surg Neuro- Ortho – Trauma Unit
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65807
    Distance from Columbia: 131 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,853 to $2,042
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Washington, Iowa – 52353
    Distance from Columbia: 166 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Washington, Iowa – 52353
    Distance from Columbia: 166 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 20, 2025
  • 12
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61614
    Distance from Columbia: 189 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024, Carle Health Proctor Hospital earned its second Magnet designation.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Columbia: 189 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,058 to $2,268
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cape Girardeau, Missouri – 63701
    Distance from Columbia: 191 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,606 to $1,770
Weekly Pay*
Mercy Hospital Southeast is a 244 bed hospital located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (about 2 hours away from Mercy St. Louis) serving over 600,000 people in 22 counties in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Columbia: 195 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,317 to $3,030
Weekly Pay*
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Columbia: 195 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,317 to $3,030
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment,
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Columbia, Missouri

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Columbia. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Columbia and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Columbia and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Columbia, MO

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Columbia?

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Columbia?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Columbia and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Columbia?

There are currently 7 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Columbia. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Columbia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Columbia can make an average of $1,967 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Columbia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Columbia can make an average of $1,994 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Columbia?

  • Boone Hospital Center in Columbia
  • Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly (32.7 miles from Columbia)
  • Blessing Hospital in Quincy (84 miles from Columbia)
  • Northeast Regional Medical Center (T) in Kirksville (86.9 miles from Columbia)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Columbia?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Columbia can make an average of $1,993 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Columbia?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Columbia is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia

In Columbia, facilities like Boone Hospital Center, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like North Village (zip code 65215), North Central Columbia (zip code 65215) and Moores Switch (zip code 65215) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Columbia’s MS job opportunities are Jefferson City (27.3 miles), Moberly (32.7 miles) and Versailles (45.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 65270 (32.7 miles), 62301 (84 miles) and 63501 (86.9 miles).

Columbia Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Columbia. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Columbia.

Boone Hospital Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Clinic LPN/LVN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
1600 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
Nearby Neighborhoods
North Village (65215), North Central Columbia (65215), Moores Switch (65215), Douglas Park (65211), Quarry Heights (65212)
Moberly Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Psychiatric
Address
1515 Union Avenue
Moberly, MO 65270
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.