Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Missouri

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where large health systems such as Children's Mercy Kansas City, BJC HealthCare, and CoxHealth maintain steady demand for advanced practice pediatric clinicians. The busiest specialties include primary care pediatrics, developmental and behavioral health, and pediatric urgent care, with openings at every level from new graduate NPs to experienced specialists in complex chronic disease management. Missouri's pediatric healthcare infrastructure, anchored by nationally recognized children's hospitals, keeps this among the most active markets in the Midwest for this credential. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerBJC HealthCare
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring4
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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SSM Health
Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Pediatric Emergency Medicine
SSM Health
St. Louis, Missouri
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
JC PEDS - An Affiliate of Children's Mercy
Jefferson City, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$50 - $65/hr
On-Site

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BJC HealthCare
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Part-time, After Hours Convenient Care
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Part-time, After Hours Convenient Care
BJC HealthCare
St. Louis, Missouri
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$92k - $150k.41/yr
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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BJC HealthCare
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Part-time, After Hours Convenient Care
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Part-time, After Hours Convenient Care
BJC HealthCare
O'Fallon, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$92k - $150k.41/yr
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Washington University in St. Louis
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Pediatric Outpatient)
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery (Pediatric Outpatient)
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
$97k - $175k/yr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
4 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
O'Fallon
1 job
Jefferson City
1 job

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Missouri

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

Who's Hiring

BJC HealthCare
BJC HealthCare2 open roles
SSM Health
SSM Health1 open role
University of Missouri
University of Missouri1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

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

  • Active Missouri licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with pediatric NP certification
  • National certification from PNCB or AANP in pediatric primary or acute care
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Minimum two years of clinical experience in a pediatric outpatient or inpatient setting
  • Current BLS and PALS certification required at time of hire
  • Ability to prescribe medications under a Missouri collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a pediatric nurse practitioner in Missouri?

To become a pediatric nurse practitioner in Missouri, you must earn a graduate-level nursing degree, complete a pediatric NP program, pass a national certification exam through PNCB or AANP, then apply for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure through the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Missouri also requires a collaborative practice arrangement with a physician for prescriptive authority. Most Missouri employers expect certification before your start date.

How much do pediatric nurse practitioners make in Missouri?

Pediatric nurse practitioners in Missouri earn a median of about $129,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,650 for the lowest 10% to over $162,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire pediatric nurse practitioners in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring pediatric nurse practitioners in Missouri include BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, and University of Missouri, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's pediatric hiring is especially concentrated among large integrated health systems and freestanding children's hospitals that operate ambulatory care networks across the state.

Which Missouri cities have the most pediatric nurse practitioner jobs?

St. Louis, Columbia, and O'Fallon have the most pediatric nurse practitioner openings in Missouri. Kansas City leads because of Children's Mercy's broad outpatient network, St. Louis draws volume through BJC HealthCare and SSM Health's children's services, and Springfield's CoxHealth system anchors demand in the southwest corner of the state.

Are there remote pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. Pediatric nurse practitioner work is largely hands-on, so most roles require an in-person clinical presence. About 0% of pediatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in pediatric telehealth triage or care management roles rather than primary or acute care.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate NP residency or fellowship programs, with Children's Mercy Kansas City running one of the most established pediatric NP transition-to-practice programs in the region. BJC HealthCare and SSM Health also post new-grad NP roles in pediatric primary care clinics. Candidates who hold current PNCB certification, have pediatric clinical hours from their NP program, and can document preceptorship at a Missouri children's facility consistently receive the strongest consideration.

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

You can find and apply to pediatric nurse practitioner jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings from employers across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.

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