Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs in Missouri
Pediatric Registered Nurse jobs in Missouri are concentrated in children's hospital systems, academic medical centers, and multispecialty outpatient clinics, with demand running from new graduate to senior clinical nurse specialist. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the hiring, with Columbia also drawing steady volume, and major employers like Children's Mercy Kansas City, BJC HealthCare, and SSM Health maintain consistent pediatric nursing rosters across the state. NICU, pediatric oncology, and pediatric emergency nursing are the most in-demand specialties at Missouri facilities right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
- Length: 10 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a PICU RN for a 10-week assignment at a children's acute care teaching hospital, requiring 18-24 months of PICU experience and current BLS and PALS certifications.
Details
- Work in the Pediatric ICU (PICU) of a children's acute care teaching hospital
- Rotating 3x12 hour day and night shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730)
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- 6 weekend shifts required during the schedule period
- No on-call requirements
- Float to NICU, CVICU, and Stepdown units as needed within scope
- May float to PICU overflow floor with low acuity medical-surgical patients
- May be called upon to float as an RN Assist for 1:1 patient observation for safety and behavioral health purposes
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required (no issuance if tied to another compact state)
- Current BLS and PALS certifications required
- 18-24 months of PICU experience required
- Preferred experience with Level I Trauma, post-op care, respiratory failure, liver transplants, sepsis, and post-BMT care
- Experience with care of ventilated patients, acute airway management, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line, and PICC line management skills required
- CRRT and ECMO experience preferred
- Telemetry monitoring and ICP monitoring experience
- Management of gastric tubes and NG tube insertion/management experience
- Epic charting experience required
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to pediatric ICU patients including those with complex respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and neurologic conditions
- Care for patients requiring bedside surgeries and procedures
- Will work with COVID-19 patients
- No burn patients (stabilization only) and no cardiac (heart) patients accepted on this unit
- Facility requires facial hair to allow for proper fit testing or candidates will be expected to shave
- Scrub color is flexible, or facility-branded T-shirts/jackets may be worn
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius
- No more than 7 days of RTO per contract period, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
- Permanent employees of the health system must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period before requiring a 3-month break in service
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric registered nurse jobs across Missouri.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Missouri State Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor of science in nursing degree from an accredited program
- Current BLS and PALS certification required before start date
- Minimum one year of clinical experience in a pediatric or neonatal care setting
- Strong proficiency with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic
- Certified Pediatric Nurse credential preferred for senior or specialty positions
Pediatric Registered Nurse Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pediatric registered nurse in Missouri?
You become a pediatric registered nurse in Missouri by earning an associate or bachelor of science in nursing from an accredited program, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining an active RN license through the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Missouri participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can practice without a separate Missouri license. From there, gaining clinical hours in a pediatric unit and earning the Certified Pediatric Nurse credential strengthens your candidacy for specialized roles.
How much do pediatric registered nurses make in Missouri?
Pediatric registered nurses 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 pediatric registered nurses in Missouri?
Employers hiring pediatric registered nurses in Missouri right now include SSM Health, Pediatric Home Service, and American Traveler, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's children's hospital systems and large integrated health networks tend to post the most consistent pediatric nursing openings year-round.
Which Missouri cities have the most pediatric registered nurse jobs?
St. Louis, Springfield, and Columbia lead Missouri for pediatric registered nurse openings. St. Louis and Kansas City drive the majority of volume because both cities are home to large children's hospital campuses and academic medical centers, while Columbia's presence is anchored by University of Missouri Health Care, which maintains an active pediatric service line drawing candidates from across the state.
Are there remote pediatric registered nurse jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Pediatric nursing is fundamentally a hands-on clinical role, so most positions require in-person care delivery. About 0% of pediatric registered nurse openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in adjacent functions such as pediatric telephone triage, care coordination, or utilization review rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a pediatric registered nurse in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a nurse residency program at a large Missouri children's hospital or health system. Children's Mercy Kansas City and BJC HealthCare both run structured new-graduate residency programs that place candidates without prior pediatric experience into supervised clinical rotations. Applying to general pediatric med-surg or float pool roles is a practical lateral move from adult med-surg units, and having a current PALS certification along with your active Missouri RN license gives your application a measurable edge over other new graduates.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric registered nurse jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to pediatric registered nurse jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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