University of Missouri Health Care is a 665-bed hospital in Columbia, MO — Teaching.
20 openings posted here, advertised at $2,071 to $2,696 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
University of Missouri Health Care has 20 openings posted across 6 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,071 to $2,696, with a median of $2,216. 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 | 8 | $2,192 – $2,225 | $2,192 | at the median | Day, Night |
| ER | 8 | $2,216 | $2,216 | at the median | Evening, Night |
| Mother-Baby | 1 | $2,071 | $2,071 | — | Night |
| NICU | 1 | $2,288 | $2,288 | at the median | Night |
| OR | 1 | $2,696 | $2,696 | 6% under | Day |
| PCU | 1 | $2,191 | $2,191 | 6% under | Night |
The comparison is against the Missouri median advertised rate for the same specialty. University of Missouri Health Care posts above it in 0 of 5 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 8 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,192 to $2,225 a week, at the Missouri median. ER: 8 openings, evening and night shifts, advertised at $2,216 a week, at the Missouri median. Mother-Baby: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,071 a week.
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 | 48 | $2,574 | 1,265 | $1,260 |
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City | 9 | $2,227 | 478 | $1,385 |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City | 9 | $2,365 | 329 | $1,385 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | 8 | $2,408 | 402 | $1,260 |
| Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph | Saint Joseph | 8 | $2,317 | 330 | — |
1 travel nurse review, 3.6★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.6 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: There’s a clear breakdown of what to expect on each unit, and core charge is usually free, which makes shifts smoother when you need help. Ratios on certain floors like cardio, neuro, oncology, and s…
Cons: Some units are very heavy, especially medical specialties and the PCT overflow areas with high turnover. Tech support isn’t consistent on every floor, and some nurses on nights have reported being pus…