Missouri Travel Nursing Jobs

Travel Nursing Jobs in Missouri

 Explore Nursing Opportunties in Missouri

Missouri offers an exciting mix of urban sophistication, still-vibrant pioneer spirit, wide-open spaces, and utterly unique regional delights. From botanical gardens and award-winning zoos to an iconic arch and the excitement of Branson, Missouri has a lot to offer as a state. It's also positioned conveniently in the heart of the nation, making travel to family or attractions in other areas easier than when you're on the coast.

Missouri travel nursing jobs span a huge range, hitting almost every specialty and offering chances to live throughout many of the areas in the state. No matter what your nursing specialty happens to be, AMN Healthcare can connect you with the ideal Missouri travel nurse job for your situation. Search Missouri travel nursing jobs here, or begin your online application now!

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Missouri has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Saint Louis, Kansas City, Saint Charles, Independence, and Lees Summit. Missouri hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including First Assist (1 job), RN Case Manager (1 job), Long Term Acute Care (5 jobs), Intensive Care Unit (5 jobs), Operating Room (8 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Missouri is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Missouri Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Missouri, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Research Medical Center - HCA in Kansas City, Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville, Amedisys Home Health of Missouri in Hillsboro, BJC Health System (Shiftise) - PREMIUM in Saint Louis, and Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly are well known in Missouri.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Missouri is Jul 20, 2026 for a Registered Nurse - First Assistant - First Assist Registered Nurse role at $2,735 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Jul 20, 2026 for a Registered Nurse - First Assistant - First Assist Registered Nurse role at $2,735 per week.

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Missouri

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Missouri?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Missouri averages $2,669 per week.

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How many Missouri travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Missouri there are jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of .

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Missouri?
  • Saint Louis, Missouri $2,735 / per week average salary
  • Kansas City, Missouri $2,700 / per week average salary
  • Saint Charles, Missouri $2,321 / per week average salary
  • Independence, Missouri $2,245 / per week average salary
  • Lees Summit, Missouri $2,245 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in Missouri right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Missouri

Find the nurse travel jobs in Missouri with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Saint Louis $2,735 /Weekly* $2,669 /Weekly* Registered Nurse - First Assistant $2,735 per week
Kansas City $2,700 /Weekly* $2,250 /Weekly* RN Case Manager $2,700 per week
Saint Charles $2,321 /Weekly* $2,253 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU $2,321 per week
Independence $2,245 /Weekly* $2,190 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,245 per week
Lees Summit $2,245 /Weekly* $2,190 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,245 per week
Springfield $2,198 /Weekly* $2,145 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,198 per week

*Estimate of weekly 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 your recruiter for additional details.

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Missouri’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Missouri each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Missouri travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
First Assist $66.71 /hour* Saint Louis
RN Case Manager $56.25 /hour* Kansas City
Cardiovascular ICU $54.35 /hour* Saint Louis
Long Term Acute Care $53.00 /hour* Saint Louis and Kansas City
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit $52.28 /hour* Springfield
Operating Room $51.71 /hour* Lees Summit, Independence and Springfield
Cardiovascular Operating Room $51.38 /hour* Springfield and Kansas City
Telemetry $48.55 /hour* Washington, Saint Louis and Springfield
Intensive Care Unit $48.14 /hour* Saint Charles, Moberly and Joplin
Inpatient Rehab $47.23 /hour* Bridgeton, Columbia and Chesterfield

*Estimate of hourly 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 your Recruiter for additional details.

Missouri Nursing License

We can help you obtain your Missouri nursing license! That's exactly what we are here for. Our recruiters will guide you through the licensing process, help you apply for jobs that interest you, and follow up with you through the duration of your assignment. 

 

Once you are ready to book your travel nursing job in Missouri, our team can help you work in one of the best hospitals in the state. Missouri has 14 hospitals that meet high U.S. News standards, ranking them as the top hospitals in the state. With access to these top facilities, AMN Healthcare wants to help you work in an environment that is conducive to your career trajectory. 

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