Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Missouri
Registered Nurse Med Surg jobs in Missouri are concentrated in large acute care hospital systems and regional medical centers, with steady demand from entry-level staff nurses through charge nurse and lead roles. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield anchor the state's hiring activity, where systems like BJC HealthCare, Mercy Health, and Saint Luke's Health System maintain consistent med-surg openings. Telemetry, post-surgical recovery, and orthopedic med-surg are among the most in-demand specialties across Missouri's major facilities. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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As a RN Med Surg Tele, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
- Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
- Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
- Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
What qualifications you will need:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Trauma Nursing Core Course must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
- (RN) Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma
- 1 year of RN experience is required
Benefits
Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Med Surg Tele opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mercy15

- CoxHealth13

- BJC HealthCare6

- SSM Health4

- Research Medical Center4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse med surg jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri registered nurse license or a Nurse Licensure Compact license recognized in Missouri
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification required before starting patient care
- Minimum one year of acute care or med-surg clinical experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-patient medical-surgical unit caseload
- ACLS certification required or expected within a defined period of hire
Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse med surg in Missouri?
You must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN. Missouri also participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in compact states may practice without obtaining a separate Missouri license. Most med-surg positions require at least an associate degree in nursing, though many Missouri health systems prefer or require a bachelor of science in nursing.
How much do registered nurse med surgs make in Missouri?
Registered nurse med surgs 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 registered nurse med surgs in Missouri?
Missouri registered nurse med surg roles are posted by Mercy, CoxHealth, and BJC HealthCare and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's largest hiring activity comes from major integrated health systems with campuses in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where med-surg units typically carry the highest ongoing staffing needs.
Which Missouri cities have the most registered nurse med surg jobs?
St. Louis, Springfield, and Kansas City have the most registered nurse med surg openings in Missouri right now. St. Louis and Kansas City generate the largest share of postings because both metros are home to major academic medical centers and multi-hospital health systems, while Springfield's concentration of regional hospital campuses drives consistent demand in the southwest corridor of the state.
Are there remote registered nurse med surg jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse med surg work is hands-on and floor-based by nature, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of registered nurse med surg openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and most of those involve care coordination, utilization review, or telephonic case management rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse med surg in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a nurse residency or new graduate program, which BJC HealthCare, Mercy Health, and Saint Luke's Health System all run for newly licensed RNs in Missouri. These programs place graduates directly into med-surg rotations with structured mentorship. Candidates who have completed clinical rotations in acute care settings or who hold a bachelor of science in nursing are more competitive, and obtaining ACLS certification before applying strengthens any new-grad application.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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