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Nursing jobs in Missouri 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
7,800
High 9.8%
Median Annual Salary
$85,900
$41.3/hr
COL-Adjusted
$77,804
COL index: 92
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible
Key insight
In Missouri, there is a shortage of 7,800 registered nurses as of 2026 — 9.8% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $85,900 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $77,804 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.
Federal nursing jobs in Missouri
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, Missouri
$74594 - $134618 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, Missouri
$74594 - $134618 PA
Nurse - Registered Nurse Training to Practice (RNTTP) Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Columbia, Missouri
$71493 - $141751 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, Missouri
$68432 - $120351 PA
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, Missouri
$68432 - $120351 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Kansas City
- • St. Louis
- • Springfield
State nursing board
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $55 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Missouri
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Conexus MedStaff
No fee to nurse
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse