Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Missouri? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens NP jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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We are actively seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 98-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This role starts on Oct 20, 2025, requiring a commitment to a flexible schedule of 12-hour shifts, structured as 7 days on followed by 7 days off. The successful candidate will be integral to both OR and clinic settings,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Missouri starting Dec 1, 2025. This 78-day contract features 12-hour day shifts (0600-1830), with responsibilities split between the OR and a consult clinic. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH)...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 78-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This role commences on Nov 3, 2025, and encompasses three 12-hour day shifts per week, including some weekends, with shift hours potentially ranging from 9 AM to 9 PM or 1 PM to 1 AM. This position requires acute care expertise in a fast-paced emergency...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Podiatry for a 33-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. The assignment begins on 09/22/2025, with a flexible schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The role involves providing podiatric care in nursing homes and assisted living facilities within a 2-hour radius, as well as working...
Location:MO
Specialty:Podiatry
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Locum tenens NP jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel nurse practitioners hold all the same qualifications as a permanent nurse practitioner, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in Missouri earn an average of $116,680 a year.
Nurse practitioners have a restricted scope of practice in Missouri. Restricted scope of practice means state laws restrict the ability for NPs to practice in at least one element. They require a career-long supervision or management by another healthcare provider.
Nurse practitioners in Missouri first licensed after January 1, 2010 must complete 60 hours of CE every two years.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.