Peds RN in Joplin, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Joplin, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,601/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.47
- Weekly
- $1,601
- Yearly (full-time)
- $83,252
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $44.47/hour — 13% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri ($39.32/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri right now
- 1,075 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 10 of them in Joplin.
- Pay in these listings: $13.38 – $85.76/hour, median $54.03/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Missouri: $39.32/hour ($81,786/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your pediatric surgical nursing experience to Joplin, Missouri, for a 13-week contract on a pediatric surgical unit. This assignment features a night schedule of three 12-hour shifts each week, with 36 guaranteed hours. You will support pediatric patients, maintain a safe care environment, coordinate daily staffing duties, provide call coverage according to unit guidelines, and work closely with the healthcare team to address unit needs. The role also includes opportunities to contribute to annual unit responsibilities and precept new coworkers. Black scrubs are required, and EPIC is used for documentation.
Applicants should have at least one year of pediatric department experience and hold the required nursing education and certifications, including BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PEARS. CPEN and PALS are also required or preferred according to the hiring profile.
Weather
Joplin generally offers pleasant, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with mild daytime temperatures, cooler mornings and evenings, and a mix of sunshine and passing clouds. It is a good time to enjoy outdoor attractions while keeping a light jacket handy.
Fun Things To Do
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Grand Falls — Day Trip: Visit this scenic waterfall and enjoy the surrounding natural area.
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National Audubon Society — Day Trip: Explore local nature and wildlife-focused activities.
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Cunningham Park: Spend time outdoors in one of Joplin’s established city parks.
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George A. Spiva Center for the Arts: Browse visual arts exhibits and cultural programming.
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Northpark Mall: Shop, dine, and take a break between shifts.
Job Specifics
City and State: Joplin, Missouri
Shift: Night shift, three 12-hour shifts
Duration: 13 weeks; 36 hours per week
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