Travel Nursing in Rolla, MO

17 openings from $2,028–$3,017/week in Rolla, MO — Med-Surg - Tele, Oncology, Pediatrics. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

17 openings from $2,028–$3,017/week right now.

Cost of living in Rolla

Prices in Missouri run 9% lower overall.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Rolla

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Rolla is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Rolla is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.

Open assignments in Rolla

• Med-Surg - Tele RN — $3,017/week
• Oncology RN — $2,519/week
• Pediatrics RN — $2,343/week
• Cath Lab RN — $2,823/week
• Emergency Room RN — $2,028/week
• PACU RN — $2,319/week

What Rolla pays by specialty

Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.

• Med-Surg - Tele — $2,840/week median ($2,174–$3,017), 6 open

See all 17 openings in Rolla

Hospitals hiring in Rolla

1 hospital in Rolla is hiring travel nurses, 17 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Phelps County Regional Medical Center — 17 open · median $2,343/week advertised · 194 beds · 3.7★ (1)

Other cities in Missouri

• St. Louis — 157 openings
• Kansas City — 43 openings
• Columbia — 34 openings
• Saint Lukes East Hospital — 15 openings
• St. Joseph — 7 openings
• Bolivar — 6 openings
• Cape Girardeau — 6 openings
• Richmond Heights — 6 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in Missouri
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• Hospitals in Rolla
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• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Rolla, MO?

Open assignments in Rolla run $2,028 to $3,017 a week.

Do I need a Missouri nursing license?

Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Is Rolla expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Missouri runs housing 30% below and utilities 21% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Rolla?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Rolla is $690 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Rolla?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Rolla is $113 a night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is the national standard rate, which applies everywhere GSA has not named a higher-cost destination. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.