University of Missouri Health Care is a 665-bed hospital in Columbia, MO — Teaching.
27 openings posted here, advertised at $1,820 to $3,512 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
University of Missouri Health Care has 27 openings posted across 8 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,820 to $3,512, with a median of $2,602. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Missouri median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 9 | $2,309 – $3,088 | $2,335 | at the median | Day, Night |
| ER | 8 | $2,602 – $3,512 | $3,057 | 40% over | Day, Night |
| PICU | 3 | $2,530 | $2,530 | at the median | Day, Night |
| Cath Lab | 3 | $3,020 | $3,020 | 1% over | Day |
| Pediatrics | 1 | $2,192 | $2,192 | 8% under | Night |
| ICU | 1 | $2,361 | $2,361 | at the median | Night |
| Other | 1 | $1,820 | $1,820 | — | Day |
| PCU | 1 | $2,309 | $2,309 | 1% under | Night |
The comparison is against the Missouri median advertised rate for the same specialty. University of Missouri Health Care posts above it in 2 of 7 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 9 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,309 to $3,088 a week, at the Missouri median. ER: 8 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,602 to $3,512 a week, 40% over the Missouri median for ER. PICU: 3 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,530 a week, at the Missouri median.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at University of Missouri Health Care has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,602 across 27 openings, 14% above $2,279 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Missouri runs housing 30% below and utilities 21% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Missouri, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9% below |
| Housing | 30% below |
| Utilities | 21% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 5% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Columbia is $1,005 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $865.
Missouri taxes wage income.
2 traveler listings within 25 miles of University of Missouri Health Care.
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 | 103 | $2,498 | 1,265 | $1,260 |
| 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 |
| Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph | Saint Joseph | 7 | $2,343 | 330 | — |
3 travel nurse reviews, 3.0★ overall, 67% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 |
| Culture | 3.7 |
| Management | 3.0 |
| Safety | 3.0 |
| Workload | 2.5 |
Pros: Any scrubs.
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