Nursing Officer Jobs in Missouri

Nursing Officer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where major health systems such as BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and Mercy Health maintain large clinical operations and hire nursing officers across inpatient, perioperative, and public health settings. Demand is strongest for nursing officers with experience in intensive care, case management, and infection control, reflecting the case complexity at Missouri's academic medical centers and community hospitals. The market draws candidates at every level, from newly licensed registered nurses stepping into officer roles to experienced clinical leaders managing units or departments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerSSM Health
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring5
Work type100% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Ignite Medical Resorts
Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
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Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Ignite Medical Resorts
Saint Peters, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
501-1,000

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SOUTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Chief Nursing Officer
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Chief Nursing Officer
SOUTHEAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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SSM Health
Regional Vice President of Patient Care Services / Regional Chief Nursing Officer
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Regional Vice President of Patient Care Services / Regional Chief Nursing Officer
SSM Health
St. Louis, Missouri
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Northeast Regional Medical Center
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Kirksville, MO
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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) - Kirksville, MO
Northeast Regional Medical Center
Kirksville, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Select Specialty Hospital
Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
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Select Specialty Hospital
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Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Select Specialty Hospital
Saint Charles, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Nursing Officer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
1 job
Kirksville
1 job
Saint Peters
1 job
Saint Charles
1 job
Cape Girardeau
1 job

Nursing Officer Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

SSM Health
SSM Health1 open role
Ignite Medical Resorts
Ignite Medical Resorts1 open role
Select Specialty Hospital
Select Specialty Hospital1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nursing officer jobs across Missouri.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program required or strongly preferred
  • Minimum two to three years of direct patient care or clinical leadership experience
  • Current BLS certification required, ACLS or PALS certification preferred for acute care roles
  • Demonstrated experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for patient advocacy and interdisciplinary coordination

Nursing Officer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nursing officer in Missouri?

To become a nursing officer in Missouri, you must first hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited nursing program. Most Missouri employers require at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for officer-level roles. From there, gaining clinical experience in a specialty area and pursuing certifications relevant to your unit, such as those offered through ANCC or AACN, strengthens your candidacy for officer positions.

How much do nursing officers make in Missouri?

Nursing officers in Missouri earn a median of about $81,780 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,230 for the lowest 10% to over $104,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nursing officers in Missouri?

Employers hiring nursing officers in Missouri right now include SSM Health, Ignite Medical Resorts, and Select Specialty Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems and safety-net hospitals tend to post nursing officer roles on a rolling basis, particularly in metropolitan areas where patient volume and staff turnover create consistent demand.

Which Missouri cities have the most nursing officer jobs?

The cities with the most nursing officer openings in Missouri are St. Louis, Kirksville, and Saint Peters. St. Louis and Kansas City drive the largest share of postings because both metros host flagship academic medical centers, major trauma facilities, and multi-hospital health systems, while Springfield serves as the regional hub for southwest Missouri, with Mercy and CoxHealth anchoring significant nursing officer hiring there.

Are there remote nursing officer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of nursing officer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the largely hands-on, patient-facing nature of the role. The portions of the work most suited to remote arrangements include care coordination, utilization review, infection surveillance reporting, and administrative nursing leadership duties that don't require direct bedside presence.

How can I get hired as a nursing officer in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate residency or nurse transition program at a Missouri health system. BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and Saint Luke's Health System all run structured residency programs that place new RNs into supervised clinical tracks, which commonly feed into officer-level roles after a defined period. Candidates coming from roles such as patient care technician, licensed practical nurse, or medical assistant have an advantage when they already hold or are close to completing their RN license, and earning a certification in a target specialty early signals readiness to Missouri nurse managers.

Where can I find and apply to nursing officer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to nursing officer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No account creation is needed to view the openings.

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