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The short version
University of Missouri Health Care (MU Health Care) is the academic health system affiliated with the University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou).
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Nursing here
Benefits
Pay and benefits were rated 3.6 out of 5 by nurse reviewers on Indeed, slightly above the overall rating, suggesting reasonable but not exceptional satisfaction with compensation and benefits.
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The hard parts
Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.1 out of 5 by nurse reviewers
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Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.3 out of 5
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Overall employee satisfaction is moderate at 3.5 out of 5, suggesting mixed experiences
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Academic medical center environment may involve complex bureaucracy typical of university systems
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Columbia, MO
Anchored by MU Health Care and vibrant college energy, Columbia pairs academic medicine with easy Midwest living. Unwind after shifts along the shaded MKT Nature Trail or grab local coffee in The District. Your paycheck stretches comfortably here, with a cost of living nearly 11% below the national average.
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- 11% below the national average
- BEA index 89.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,097/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $66,498/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does University of Missouri-Columbia hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Otolaryngology (1) and rehab (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of Missouri-Columbia, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Clinical Research Nurse
$75,000–$85,000/year
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Per diem
Nurse Clinician
$75,000–$90,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Sources
- missouri.edu
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