80 nursing jobs in Independence, MO
Independence sits just east of Kansas City, offering small-town comfort with quick access to metro amenities. History buffs know it as Harry Truman's hometown, with a tidy downtown square and trailheads along the Little Blue River. It's a practical landing spot for nurses who want affordability and a quieter pace without leaving the Kansas City orbit.
Find a nursing job in Independence
Hiring here: Centerpoint Medical Center (19) · BBH Burrell Behavioral Health (9) · The Groves Rehab and Healthcare Center (4) · American Traveler (3) · Fresenius Medical Care (3) · Voyage Health (3)
LPN RN Weekend House Supervisor Days
$35–$45/hr
- RN/LPN
- Weekend House Supervisor Days
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Med Surg
Centerpoint Medical CenterIndependence, MO · Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
RN Supervisor (Weekends Only)
Independence, MO
- RN
- Weekend shift
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse - SNF -Independence
Sunterra Independence OC LLCIndependence, MO
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
LPN/RN Weekends
$34–$36/hr
- New grads welcomed · reported
- RN/LPN
- 12-hour weekends only
- New grads welcomed
- RN/LPN
- 8-hour shifts
LPN or RN Unit Manager
$30–$35/hr
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
Centerpoint Medical Center
5 open roles · Per Diem · Hospital
Centerpoint Medical Center
5 open roles · Per Diem · Hospital
RN Mother Baby PRN
Independence, MO · Posted last week
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Per diem
EP Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Independence, MO · Posted last week
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse - PRN Seasonal
Independence, MO
- RN
- Per diem
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse - PRN Seasonal
Independence, MO
- RN
- Per diem
RN Pre Admission Testing
Independence, MO
- RN
- 10-hour shifts
- ADN accepted
- New grads welcomed
- RN/LPN
- 8-hour days
- RN
- LPN
- Day shift
- CRNA
- 8-hour days
- Floating required
Licensed Practical Nurse - Independence
$28–$41/hr
- LPN
- 12-hour rotating
- LPN
- Any shift
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
$80,000–$87,000/year
- RN
- Rotating shift
- RN
- 8-hour days
Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Posted 4 days ago
- RN/LPN
- Night shift
- RN
- Travel contract
- RN
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Centerpoint Medical Center
5 open roles · nights & night shifts · Permanent
Centerpoint Medical Center
5 open roles · nights & night shifts · Permanent
New Graduate Nurse RN Residency
Independence, MO
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Nights shift
Clinical Nurse Coordinator ED Nights
Independence, MO
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator PCU
Independence, MO
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator ICU
Independence, MO
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
RN Clinical Nurse Coordinator Telemetry
Independence, MO
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
Working and living in Independence
· 80 open roles
Posted hourly pay
- RN
- $35/hr median
- $32–$39/hr middle half · 7 postings
- LPN
- $34/hr median
- $30–$35/hr middle half · 5 postings
Living costs
- Median gross rent
- $1,109/mo
- Rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $60,339/yr
- All local households, not nurse pay
New to our board this week
5 current postings first appeared here in the past seven days.
Credentials accepted
- CRNA1
- RN71
- LPN18
- LVN4
One posting may accept more than one credential.
Shifts listed
- Days15
- Nights12
- per-diem7
- Rotating3
- weekend3
Postings may list several shifts or leave the shift unspecified.
Living in Independence
Independence, Missouri is the historic starting point for the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails and hometown of President Harry S. Truman.
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The Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Vaile Mansion, National Frontier Trails Museum, and 1859 Jail sit near a charming Independence Square of restaurants and historic homes. Affordability is the core draw, with median home values of $174,303, rents around $896, and sales near $210,000—far below national figures.
Just east of downtown Kansas City with a 22-minute typical commute, the 78-square-mile city runs from urban west to semi-rural east. Locals like quiet Susquehanna, Stewart Heights, and Sycamore Hills for schools, though some prefer Lee's Summit or Blue Springs because of mixed school quality and crime.
A car is essential. Weekends cover Burr Oak Woods hikes, Little Blue Trace and Waterfall Park, Square dining, and Silverstein Eye Centers Arena events.
It offers small-town friendliness, good water, and KC access, but pick neighborhoods carefully amid Midwest weather extremes.
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Neighborhoods
Facebook locals recommend Susquehanna, Stewart Heights, and Sycamore Hills for quiet streets and good schools. Independence covers about 78 square miles, shifting from more urban western areas nearer Kansas City to semi-rural eastern stretches.
Some Reddit users instead advise Lee's Summit or Blue Springs as nicer developed suburbs with more amenities, or Oak Grove and Grain Valley.
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Housing
Median home value is $174,303 versus a national average of $359,870, with median rent $896, so housing costs sit well below similar-sized metros. Average sales prices run around $210,000. Stock mixes older and historic homes with more affordable options; the west side feels more urban while the east is semi-rural.
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Getting around
Average commute time is about 22.42 minutes. Independence sits just east of downtown Kansas City on the south bank of the Missouri River, so drives into the metro are short but car-dependent.
The broader Kansas City area has limited public transit, making a personal vehicle the practical daily reality.
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Food and dining
Independence Square is the historic downtown dining hub, with restaurants clustered among historic homes. Locals point to the Square for meals and atmosphere.
The city has a mix of classic American and international spots, though sources name few specific late-night or hospital-adjacent restaurants; the Square remains the clear local center.
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Outdoors
Locals recommend the Little Blue Trace trail and Waterfall Park. Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area offers hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and educational programs.
The city sits on the south bank of the Missouri River, adding river-adjacent outdoor options through the year.
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Arts and culture
Anchors include the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum (with Oval Office replica), National Frontier Trails Museum on the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails, Vaile Mansion Victorian tours, and the 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home and Museum. Silverstein Eye Centers Arena hosts hockey and concerts.
Historic Independence Square supports a thriving arts scene as Truman's hometown and the trails' starting point.
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Seasons and weather
Independence shares Kansas City metro weather: extreme seasonal swings with hot humid summers and cold winters. The region averages 205 days of sunshine.
Newcomers should plan for typical unpredictable Midwest climate rather than mild coastal patterns.
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For families
Susquehanna, Stewart Heights, and Sycamore Hills are cited as quiet, family-oriented pockets with better schools. Overall school quality is mixed and a frequent con, with safety varying by neighborhood.
U.S. News ranks Independence #11 among best places to live in Missouri; median age is 39 and population about 120,000–123,000.
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What locals say
Facebook residents praise a small-town feel, friendly neighbors, convenient amenities, historic character, and notably good water. Affordability and location just east of Kansas City are the biggest cited pluses.
Cons include crime rates and uneven school quality, with some commenters telling families to choose Lee's Summit or Blue Springs instead.