Research Medical Center is a 306-bed hospital in Kansas City, MO — Teaching.
Against the national average, Kansas City, MO-KS runs housing 13% below, utilities 11% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Kansas City, MO-KS metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7% below |
| Housing | 13% below |
| Utilities | 11% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 7% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Kansas City is $1,385 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,220.
Missouri taxes wage income.
17 traveler listings in Kansas City, MO.
Other Missouri hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 104 | $2,489 | 1,265 | $1,260 |
| University of Missouri Health Care | Columbia | 27 | $2,602 | 665 | $1,005 |
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City | 22 | $2,481 | 478 | $1,385 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | 11 | $2,394 | 402 | $1,260 |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City | 8 | $2,470 | 329 | $1,385 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.8★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.8 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 5.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Worked here last year, came back this year and just extended. One of the few places I've been where I was happy both professionally and personally. They stick to the staffing and acuity grids and actu…