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 Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 3-day assignment in Missouri, commencing Dec 1, 2026. This role involves 6p-6a shifts, where you will round with physicians, manage a patient panel, handle consults from the ER, and document progress notes. Strong preference is given to candidates with experience in stem cell...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client is actively seeking a skilled Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 27-day assignment in Missouri, commencing Sep 8, 2026. This role involves comprehensive OR and clinic responsibilities, including shifts from 0600-1830 and some weekend solo coverage. The successful candidate will focus on endovascular vein harvesting,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Missouri is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 12-day assignment starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves 6a-630p shifts, focusing on post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients, including managing pacing wires, chest tubes, and drains, along with new and follow-up consults, and occasional admissions and discharges.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in MO is seeking a skilled Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner to undertake a 105-day assignment, beginning Dec 21, 2026. This vital role involves covering night shifts from 1830 to 0700, with responsibilities encompassing the comprehensive management of pre- and post-operative patients, including those requiring ECMO, as well as crucial...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 119-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, commencing Nov 16, 2026. This role involves 1830 - 0700 shifts, where you will manage pre and post-operative patients, oversee ECMO, and be responsible for the floor and CTICU. The client offers a dynamic environment for a dedicated...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 55-day locum tenens assignment, with a start date of Aug 29, 2026. This vital role involves 0600-1830 shifts, where you will be primarily responsible for documentation, managing pre/post-operative patients, ECMO, and overseeing the floor/CTICU, providing essential...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Missouri is actively seeking a dedicated Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 17-day assignment starting Aug 15, 2026. This role involves 6a-6p shifts, focusing on comprehensive critical care duties including removing pacing wires, managing chest tubes and drains, coordinating patient care, and handling new consults, follow-ups,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 24-day assignment in Missouri, commencing Aug 12, 2026. This role involves managing pre and post-operative patients, including those on ECMO, and overseeing critical care in the CTICU/MICU during night shifts from 1800 to 0630.Responsibilities and DutiesManage pre and post-operative...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in MO is actively seeking a skilled Neurocritical Care Nurse Practitioner for a 64-day assignment commencing Aug 21, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive care within a neuro ICU setting during 12-hour day shifts. The responsibilities will include rounding on a Neuro ICU, with a requirement for proficiency in c-lines and...
Location:MO
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Missouri is seeking a dedicated Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for an 84-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves 0600-1830 shifts split between the OR and clinic, with a focus on Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) proficiency, assisting with ECMO cannulations, and managing pre/post-operative...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
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.
