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Float Pool Intermittent Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$76k–$137k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas City, MO
The median registered nurse pay in the Kansas City area is $39.73 per hour ($82,630 a year), with the typical range running from $36.60 to $46.29. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Kansas City. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Kansas City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kansas City.
- $39.73median pay per hour, Kansas City
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 28,180registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Kansas City
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Registered Nurse - PACT
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$68k–$125k/ year
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Registered Nurse - Community Nursing Home (CNH) Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$68k–$120k/ year
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Registered Nurse - Quality Management Consultant/Accreditation Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$68k–$126k/ year
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31 more open roles from employers in Kansas City. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Registered Nurse RN Home Health
Enhabit Home Health · Kansas City, MO
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Ambulatory Clinic RN - Community Medicine
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, MO
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RN Seasonal FT Days
ScionHealth · Kansas City, MO
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Registered Nurse Seasonal Nights
ScionHealth · Kansas City, MO
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Registered Nurse Cardiac Care Stepdown
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Kansas City, MO
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Staff Nurse - GI Clinic
Children's Mercy Kansas City · Kansas City, MO
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Oncology Nurse (RN)
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, MO
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Ambulatory Clinic RN Care Coordinator - Cancer Center
The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, MO
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Registered Nurse ICU
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Kansas City, MO
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Registered Nurse PACU
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Kansas City, MO
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Registered Nurse Surgery
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Kansas City, MO
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Staff Nurse (Pre-Admission Testing & Surgical Clearinghouse)
Children's Mercy Kansas City · Kansas City, MO
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Kansas City, MO
The metro median is 4% above the Missouri statewide median of $38.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 28,180 registered nurses employed in the Kansas City metro area, 25.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.42 | $65,350 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.60 | $76,130 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.73 | $82,630 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.29 | $96,280 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.12 | $104,250 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Kansas City ranks
- 180th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 162nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 Missouri metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Kansas City
- Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.73 median hour buys what $42.93 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Kansas City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,430
- Per year: $71,514
- Per month: $5,960
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kansas City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kansas City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Kansas City
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Kansas City, 4 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes North Hospital Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kansas City Va Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Research Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Center For Behavioral Medicine Kansas City, MO | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Jackson County
HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Jackson County (5 population-group, 4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, KS | 10 mi | $39.73/hr | 156,752 |
| Independence, MO | 11 mi | $39.73/hr | 121,629 |
| Lawrence, KS | 40 mi | $38.23/hr | 97,271 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 46 mi | $35.94/hr | 71,098 |
| Topeka, KS | 62 mi | $37.92/hr | 125,467 |
| Manhattan, KS | 110 mi | $37.29/hr | 54,700 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Missouri · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Missouri
Missouri is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Missouri license by endorsement.
Missouri taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Kansas City, MO?
Registered Nurses in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $39.73 per hour, about $82,630 a year. The middle half earn between $36.60 and $46.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kansas City a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Kansas City ranks 162nd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 180th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Kansas City?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Kansas City. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kansas City.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in Kansas City as a registered nurse?
Missouri is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Missouri license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Kansas City in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Jackson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Kansas City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kansas City is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Kansas City?
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Your RN pay reportKansas City, MO · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationKansas City, MO · 8 postings$52.14/ hr$33–$76
- Truman Medical Centers, Inc.Kansas City, MO · 2 wage offers$32.45/ hr$32–$33
- Select MedicalSaint Louis, MO · 9 postings$46.00/ hr$34–$56
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · 2 postings$39.56/ hr$30–$51
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$46.61High$62
22 RN postings with published pay in Missouri, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 22 RN roles
- Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental HealthPer diem$75k–$154k/ year
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