Per Diem Positions in Missouri (2)
View All JobsPer Diem Tips
- •Clarify minimum-shift commitments and cancellation policies up front
- •Maintain your own malpractice coverage if not facility-provided
- •Track credentialing paperwork, since each facility onboards separately
- •Stack per-diem shifts across two or three facilities for steadier volume
- •Confirm whether holiday and weekend differentials apply
Why Per Diem?
Pick up shifts that fit your schedule with no fixed weekly commitment.
Per-diem pay is hourly and usually excludes benefits. Weigh the posted rate against the coverage you fund yourself.
Rotate across facilities and care settings while keeping your primary role or practice.
Hiring in Missouri
Per Diem Careers in Missouri
Who is hiring
2 listings in Missouri come from 2 employers. Shriners Children's and Theoria Medical have the most, with 1 each.
- Shriners Children's1 listing
- Theoria Medical1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 2 cities, led by Kansas City (1) and St. Louis (1).
Posted pay
1 of 2 listings states an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Licensure and practice rules in Missouri
AANP classifies Missouri as a restricted practice state. Missouri requires NPs to have a collaborative practice arrangement with physician supervision.
Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Missouri.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026); BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 15, 2026.
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Common Questions
Per Diem NP Jobs in Missouri FAQ
How many Per Diem NP jobs are open in Missouri?
2 listings in Missouri come from 2 employers. Shriners Children's and Theoria Medical have the most, with 1 each. 2 of these 2 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 10, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri requires NPs to have a collaborative practice arrangement with physician supervision. The Missouri State Board of Nursing publishes the current rule.
Is Missouri part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Missouri.