L&D RN in St. Louis, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,783/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.53
- Weekly
- $1,783
- Yearly (full-time)
- $92,716
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $49.53/hour — 26% 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
- 1,058 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 306 of them in St. Louis.
- Pay in these listings: $13.38 – $85.76/hour, median $54.28/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
Join a 13-week Labor & Delivery travel contract in St. Louis, Missouri, supporting laboring, delivering, and immediate postpartum patients in a high-acuity acute care setting. This assignment is designed for an experienced RN who can independently manage routine and high-risk obstetric cases, interpret fetal monitoring, provide labor support, administer medications and IV therapy, and respond confidently to obstetric emergencies.
You will work closely with obstetric providers, anesthesia, NICU, and interdisciplinary teams while floating between Antepartum and Labor & Delivery as needed within your scope. The schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts each week, with rotating weekends. BLS and NRP are required; C-EFM and International AWHONN FHM credentials are preferred. Recent acute care Labor & Delivery experience and familiarity with high-acuity, team-based workflows are essential.
Weather
St. Louis typically offers crisp mornings, mild and comfortable afternoons, colorful foliage, and occasional rain during this time of year. Layered clothing is useful for enjoying the city before or after your shifts.
Fun Things To Do
- Day Trip: Visit the Gateway Arch and explore the surrounding riverfront.
- Day Trip: Spend the day enjoying rides and attractions at Six Flags St. Louis.
- City Adventure: Explore the interactive exhibits, tunnels, and slides at City Museum.
- Entertainment: Visit Union Station for the aquarium, St. Louis Wheel, miniature golf, and ropes course.
- Outdoor Escape: Enjoy Forest Park, home to the St. Louis Zoo and St. Louis Science Center.
Job Specifics
City and State: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., three shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
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