Med/Surg LPN/LVN in St. Louis, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,157/Per Week
- Profession
- LPN / LVN
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $32.14
- Weekly
- $1,157
- Yearly (full-time)
- $60,164
This job pays about $32.14/hour — 9% above the median for LPN / LVN jobs in Missouri ($29.58/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.
LPN / LVN jobs in Missouri right now
- 33 open LPN / LVN jobs in Missouri from 5 agencies, 5 of them in St. Louis.
- Pay in these listings: $23.15 – $71.96/hour, median $35.69/hour.
- Typical LPN / LVN pay in Missouri: $29.58/hour ($61,526/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($37.05/hour across 17 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel contract is designed for an LPN with acute-care surgical stepdown experience. You will provide direct care for post-operative, trauma, and high-acuity medical patients, including assessment, care planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The assignment includes coordinating care with other departments, supporting patient comfort and safety, and caring for patients who may require cardiac drips or BiPAP. You will work 12-hour day shifts in a collaborative stepdown setting, with weekend coverage required every other weekend and no call.
Weather:
St. Louis typically offers crisp, comfortable days around this time of year, with cooler mornings and evenings, changing foliage, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy outdoor attractions. Conditions can vary, so layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the city.
Fun Things To Do:
- Landmark: Visit the Gateway Arch and enjoy views of St. Louis.
- Day Trip: Spend the day at Six Flags St. Louis.
- Day Trip: Explore Union Station, including the aquarium, St. Louis Wheel, miniature golf, and ropes course.
- Adventure: Discover the interactive exhibits and unusual spaces at City Museum.
- Sports: Catch a St. Louis Cardinals or St. Louis Blues game.
Job Specifics:
City and State: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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