PRN Registered Nurse (RN)

CenterPointe Hospital Columbia

Columbia, Missouri

Posted Oct 2 · Applications close Oct 2, 2027 · New grads welcomed

License: RN license Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Missouri or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
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Certification: CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Also asks: Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Also asks: First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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Experience: One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus

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Against similar roles: In range for Missouri PRN rolesMissouri PRN postings that state pay run $28/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $32/hr to $50/hr, across 46 postings.

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CenterPointe Hospital Columbia

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Overview CenterPointe Hospital Columbia CenterPointe Hospital is looking for compassionate nurses to provide exceptional patient care at our 80-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Columbia, MO. The right candidate will have a passion for behavioral health nursing and a desire to make a difference for our adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This is a very rewarding position for nurses who support our mission!

What this career choice gives you in return

Competitive pay: $38 - $49 / hour +

Shift Differentials

Flexible Shifts - 4, 8, or

12 hour shifts

A robust employee appreciation program- meals, kudos cards redeemable for gifts, recognition for Nurses Week, holiday parties, and frequent appreciation for staff! Work Life balance is as important to us as it is to you, and we strive to find that perfect fit. PerkSpot! Our employee discount program for over 30,000 merchants. 100% Paid Psychiatric Training! Excellent career advancement and cross training opportunities! New Grads encouraged to apply! Responsibilities

Registered nurse essential functions

Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs. Develop and implement nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.

Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges. Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.

Accurately administer medications per ordered note. Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents. Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.

Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment. Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

Education/licensure/experience/skill requirements

Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Missouri or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. AHRN #LI-KB1

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What's around it?

In Columbia, MO

Columbia, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $1,097/mo
Household income: $66,498/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Columbia, MO

NeighborhoodsNurses and other healthcare workers often land in Benton-Stephens, just north of downtown, because it is bordered by the University of Missouri campus and two major hospitals and draws graduate students and young professionals who want historic, walkable streets. Old Southwest, south of downtown between Broadway and Stadium Boulevard, is the city's most iconic neighborhood: tree-canopied blocks of craftsman bungalows, Tudor revival, colonial, and mid-century ranch homes, with Hickman High School, the MKT Trail, John A. Stewart Park, and Albert-Oakland Park close by, and prices typically from the upper $200s to $500,000 or more. Thornbrook, a southwest planned community of more than 500 homes with a pool, walking trails, pavilion, and HOA, runs about $350,000 to well over $550,000 and is aimed at buyers who want newer construction, highly rated schools, and quicker access to shopping, dining, and medical facilities without central congestion. Locals also steer newcomers toward central Columbia in or a few blocks off the Stadium/Broadway/Providence loop, while downtown's 50-block Community Improvement District includes walkable pockets such as Flat Branch, the North Village Arts District, The Strollway, West End, Government District, and Avenue of the Columns; housing exists north, south, east, and west of I-70, not only south.

Nurses and other healthcare workers often land in Benton-Stephens, just north of downtown, because it is bordered by the University of Missouri campus and two major hospitals and draws graduate students and young professionals who want historic, walkable streets. Old Southwest, south of downtown between Broadway and Stadium Boulevard, is the city's most iconic neighborhood: tree-canopied blocks of craftsman bungalows, Tudor revival, colonial, and mid-century ranch homes, with Hickman High School, the MKT Trail, John A. Stewart Park, and Albert-Oakland Park close by, and prices typically from the upper $200s to $500,000 or more.

Thornbrook, a southwest planned community of more than 500 homes with a pool, walking trails, pavilion, and HOA, runs about $350,000 to well over $550,000 and is aimed at buyers who want newer construction, highly rated schools, and quicker access to shopping, dining, and medical facilities without central congestion. Locals also steer newcomers toward central Columbia in or a few blocks off the Stadium/Broadway/Providence loop, while downtown's 50-block Community Improvement District includes walkable pockets such as Flat Branch, the North Village Arts District, The Strollway, West End, Government District, and Avenue of the Columns; housing exists north, south, east, and west of I-70, not only south.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 3: townsquarepublications.com Source 4: instagram.com

Getting aroundTypical drives are short: U.S. News puts the average commute at about 14.34 minutes, and local write-ups treat fifteen minutes from the northwest corner to the university quad as a long trip, with cross-town drives often finished before a second song ends outside rush hour. Benton-Stephens is walkable to campus and two major hospitals, which is why healthcare workers concentrate there; Thornbrook on the southwest side is described as having quick access to medical facilities without the traffic of more central areas. Old Southwest residents can use the MKT Trail along the southern edge as a car-free route toward downtown. I-70 reaches Kansas City or St. Louis in about two hours; named bus lines and hospital parking conditions are not detailed in these sources.

Typical drives are short: U.S. News puts the average commute at about 14.34 minutes, and local write-ups treat fifteen minutes from the northwest corner to the university quad as a long trip, with cross-town drives often finished before a second song ends outside rush hour. Benton-Stephens is walkable to campus and two major hospitals, which is why healthcare workers concentrate there; Thornbrook on the southwest side is described as having quick access to medical facilities without the traffic of more central areas.

Old Southwest residents can use the MKT Trail along the southern edge as a car-free route toward downtown. I-70 reaches Kansas City or St. Louis in about two hours; named bus lines and hospital parking conditions are not detailed in these sources.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 3: missouri.movemilestone.com

OutdoorsColumbia lists more than 70 parks and more than 50 miles of trails. The MKT Trail runs along Old Southwest's southern edge into downtown; the Katy Trail clips the city's south edge and connects riders to 237 miles of river-valley scenery. Rock Bridge Memorial State Park supplies caves, boardwalks, and limestone bluffs that feel far from town, while John A. Stewart Park and Albert-Oakland Park sit within walking distance of Old Southwest. Parks and Recreation also hosts Neighborhood Park Fun Days to get neighbors outside together.

Columbia lists more than 70 parks and more than 50 miles of trails. The MKT Trail runs along Old Southwest's southern edge into downtown; the Katy Trail clips the city's south edge and connects riders to 237 miles of river-valley scenery.

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park supplies caves, boardwalks, and limestone bluffs that feel far from town, while John A. Stewart Park and Albert-Oakland Park sit within walking distance of Old Southwest. Parks and Recreation also hosts Neighborhood Park Fun Days to get neighbors outside together.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitcolumbiamo.com Source 2: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 3: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 4: townsquarepublications.com

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Living in Columbia

Columbia, Missouri is a mid-state college town of roughly 128,000–132,000 where MU Health and Boone Hospital sit inside a city you can often cross in about 15 minutes. Nurses frequently choose Benton-Stephens, a historic pocket north of downtown next to campus and two hospitals, or walkable Old Southwest between Broadway and Stadium, with bungalows and the MKT Trail. Southwest Thornbrook offers newer homes, a pool, and highly rated schools from about $350,000–$550,000; citywide medians sit in the low-to-mid $300s, with some entries under $200,000 and median rent near $925. Downtown's 50-block CID—Flat Branch, North Village Arts District, Avenue of the Columns—puts coffee and Pressed rooftop bar within a few blocks, while True/False, Roots N Blues, and a year-round farmers market (vendors within 50 miles) fill the calendar. More than 70 parks, 50-plus trail miles, Rock Bridge caves, and the Katy Trail's 237 miles define outdoor life; I-70 reaches St. Louis or Kansas City in two hours. Tradeoffs include a median age of 29, cooled new construction, and small-city limits—offset by short specialist waits at ranked hospitals and an approachable, lower-cost metro.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 2: missouri.movemilestone.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: townsquarepublications.com Source 5: visitcolumbiamo.com Source 6: realfoodtraveler.com

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