Med/Surg RN in St. Louis, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,520/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.50
- Weekly
- $2,520
- Yearly (full-time)
- $131,040
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
This job pays about $52.50/hour — 34% 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 12-week travel assignment caring for adult medical-surgical patients in an acute-care setting. You will manage patients with conditions such as pneumonia, acute renal failure, COPD and asthma exacerbations, chest pain, diabetes-related emergencies, encephalopathy, and sickle cell pain crises. The role includes electronic documentation in EPIC, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and floating within the medical-surgical service line when needed. Day shifts run 12 hours, with every-other-weekend coverage. No call is required, and first-time travelers are welcome.
Weather:
St. Louis typically offers cool, crisp weather around this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and occasional rain. The changing foliage adds seasonal color throughout the city and surrounding parks.
Fun Things To Do:
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City landmark: Visit the Gateway Arch and explore the surrounding riverfront.
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Arts and culture: Spend an afternoon at Forest Park, home to museums, gardens, and walking paths.
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Food and neighborhoods: Explore historic Soulard for local restaurants, cafés, and architecture.
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Day trip: Travel to Hermann for wineries, historic streets, and scenic views along the Missouri River.
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Day trip: Visit Meramec Caverns and enjoy the surrounding Ozark scenery near Stanton.
Job Specifics:
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour days, 07:00–19:30
Duration: 12 weeks
Hours: 48 hours per week
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