Med/Surg RN in St. Louis, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,577/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.69
- Weekly
- $2,577
- Yearly (full-time)
- $134,004
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
This job pays about $53.69/hour — 37% 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, 48 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
- 1,143 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 389 of them in St. Louis.
- Pay in these listings: $13.38 – $85.76/hour, median $54.75/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 16-week travel contract as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse supporting patients in a busy GI/GU and surgical overflow setting. You will care for patients with conditions including ostomies, colorectal and bladder cancers, colon resections, and other high-turnover surgical needs. The role includes telemetry monitoring, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC management, phlebotomy, IV starts, feeding tube care, PCA and epidural management, and continuous bladder irrigation. Work three 12-hour night shifts each week, with the option to sign for additional hours and experience a strong variety of medical-surgical and postoperative cases.
Weather:
St. Louis typically offers crisp, comfortable weather at this time of year, with cool mornings, mild afternoons, colorful foliage, and occasional rain. It is a pleasant season for exploring neighborhoods, parks, and nearby destinations.
Fun Things To Do:
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City Landmark: Visit the Gateway Arch and explore the surrounding riverfront grounds.
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Cultural Outing: Walk through Forest Park and visit its museums and scenic paths.
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Food and Entertainment: Explore the restaurants, shops, and live music along Cherokee Street.
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Day Trip: Spend a day in Hermann, Missouri, enjoying its historic downtown, local wineries, and river-town scenery.
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Day Trip: Visit Meramec Caverns for underground formations, outdoor trails, and a change of scenery.
Job Specifics:
City and State: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 16 weeks, with 48 hours per week
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