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 assignment as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse supporting a high-turnover GI/GU and surgical patient unit in St. Louis. You will care for patients with ostomies, colon and bladder conditions, colorectal procedures, and medical overflow needs. The role includes telemetry monitoring, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC management, phlebotomy, IV starts, feeding tubes, colostomies, PCAs, epidurals, and continuous bladder irrigation. Nurses should be comfortable with dysrhythmia interpretation, Epic documentation, and caring for patients receiving stable medication infusions. Every other weekend coverage is required, with no on-call responsibility.
Weather:
St. Louis typically offers crisp mornings, comfortable afternoons, colorful foliage, and occasional rain during this time of year. Pack layers for changing temperatures and cooler evenings.
Fun Things To Do:
• Gateway Arch: Visit the city’s iconic monument and enjoy views of the Mississippi River.
• Forest Park: Explore museums, walking paths, the Saint Louis Zoo, and scenic green spaces.
• St. Louis City Museum: Discover an imaginative indoor attraction filled with climbing structures, slides, and art.
• Hermann Day Trip: Visit this nearby river town for historic streets, local shops, and scenic surroundings.
• Meramec Caverns Day Trip: Explore an extensive cave system and enjoy outdoor activities in the surrounding area.
Job Specifics:
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Duration: 16 weeks, 48 hours per week
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