Nurse Resident Jobs in Missouri

Nurse Resident jobs in Missouri are actively hiring, with demand concentrated in acute care hospitals, health system residency programs, and academic medical centers. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the openings, with Columbia adding a steady pipeline through its university hospital and regional referral centers. Large systems like BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and MU Health Care run structured residency cohorts year-round. The most consistent openings are in med-surg, critical care, and emergency nursing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerMercy
Top cityCape Girardeau, MO
Cities hiring4
Top industryHealthcare
Companies hiring3

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Mercy
LPN-Graduate Nurse Resident - CPC (PT, Nights)
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LPN-Graduate Nurse Resident - CPC (PT, Nights)
Mercy
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Mercy
Graduate Nurse Resident (GN/RN) - CPC (FT, Nights)
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Graduate Nurse Resident (GN/RN) - CPC (FT, Nights)
Mercy
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Mercy
Graduate Nurse Resident (GN/RN) - CPC (FT, Days)
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Mercy
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Graduate Nurse Resident (GN/RN) - CPC (FT, Days)
Mercy
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
BLS Certification
10,000+

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CoxHealth
South / Springfield Graduate Nurse Resident
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CoxHealth
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South / Springfield Graduate Nurse Resident
CoxHealth
Springfield, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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CoxHealth
Branson Graduate Nurse Resident
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Branson Graduate Nurse Resident
CoxHealth
Branson, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Nurse Resident Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cape Girardeau
3 jobs
Springfield
2 jobs
Branson
1 job
Kansas City
1 job

Nurse Resident Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Mercy
Mercy3 open roles
CoxHealth
CoxHealth3 open roles
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse resident jobs across Missouri.

  • Active Missouri RN license or eligibility through Missouri State Board of Nursing
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification from an American Heart Association-approved provider
  • NCLEX-RN passage or documented eligibility to sit for the exam
  • Completion of an accredited clinical nursing program with supervised patient hours
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by the unit

Nurse Resident Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse resident in Missouri?

To become a nurse resident in Missouri, you need to graduate from an accredited nursing program and obtain your RN license through the Missouri State Board of Nursing by passing the NCLEX-RN. Once licensed, you apply directly to formal nurse residency programs offered by Missouri health systems, which typically run for ten to twelve months and are open to new graduates. An ADN qualifies you to apply, though many Missouri residency programs prefer or require a BSN.

Which companies hire nurse residents in Missouri?

Missouri nurse resident roles are posted by Mercy, CoxHealth, and Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's largest health systems operate dedicated new-graduate residency cohorts at their flagship hospitals, making them the most reliable source of structured entry-level nursing roles in the state.

Which Missouri cities have the most nurse resident jobs?

Cape Girardeau, Springfield, and Branson have the most nurse resident openings in Missouri. St. Louis and Kansas City drive the highest volume because both metros are home to major academic medical centers and multi-hospital health systems that run ongoing residency cohorts, while Columbia's openings are anchored by MU Health Care and its role as a regional referral destination for central Missouri.

How can I get hired as a nurse resident in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is applying directly to a structured new-graduate nurse residency program, which is designed for candidates with no post-graduation experience. BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and MU Health Care all run cohort-based residencies that accept recent NCLEX passers. Candidates who strengthen their application with a current BLS certification, documented clinical rotation hours in acute care settings, and a Missouri RN license in hand before applications close tend to move further in the process than those still awaiting licensure.

Where can I find and apply to nurse resident jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to nurse resident jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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