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 seeking an experienced Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This 84-day opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and features a 7 on/7 off schedule with 12-hour shifts. The assignment includes both OR and clinic duties, with a focus on endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) proficiency and perioperative...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 78-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This opportunity begins on Apr 21, 2026, and features 12-hour night shifts from 6p-7a. The ideal candidate will have strong inpatient bone marrow transplant experience and be comfortable managing both clinic and inpatient responsibilities.Job...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, beginning Jan 25, 2026. This role involves 12-hour day shifts in an academic trauma setting, with a block schedule and orientation 1-2 days prior to shifts. Candidates must have prior trauma experience in an academic environment and...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Missouri is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 133-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves shifts from 0600-1830, where you will be responsible for documentation, managing pre and post-operative patients, ECMO, and overseeing the CTICU floor.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide documentation for patient...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in MO is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Cardiothoracic for a 2-day assignment starting Apr 4, 2026. This role involves comprehensive post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients within a CTS Stepdown unit, managing responsibilities such as removing pacing wires, chest tubes, and drains, coordinating care, handling new...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Surgery - Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment starting May 4, 2026. This role involves 12-hour day shifts, focusing on comprehensive post-operative cardiac care for 10-18 patients daily. Key duties include removing pacing wires, chest tubes, and drains, managing care coordination,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are actively seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 56-day assignment in Missouri. This role commences on Mar 16, 2026, offering consistent night shifts from 1800 to 0630. The successful candidate will manage a diverse patient population within the CTICU/MICU, focusing on pre/post-operative care, ECMO management, and...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
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.