7 openings from $2,291–$3,052/week in Saint Joseph, MO — Progressive Care Unit, Med-Surg - Tele, Rehab. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
7 openings from $2,291–$3,052/week right now.
Prices in St. Joseph, MO-KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 14% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86.4 | 14% lower |
| Housing | 55.4 | 45% lower |
| Utilities | 88.3 | 12% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 94.2 | 6% lower |
| Services | 93.1 | 7% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Saint Joseph is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Saint Joseph 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.
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.
See all 7 openings in Saint Joseph
1 hospital in Saint Joseph is hiring travel nurses, 7 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.