Peds RN in Kansas City, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,209/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.36
- Weekly
- $2,209
- Yearly (full-time)
- $114,868
This job pays about $61.36/hour — 56% 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
- 1,143 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 217 of them in Kansas City.
- 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 pediatric medical-surgical team in Kansas City for a travel nursing assignment caring for children with acute and transitional conditions, including post-operative recovery, viral illnesses, ingestions requiring medical clearance, and behavioral health needs with underlying medical concerns. This night-shift role offers a broad range of pediatric experience in a short-stay setting. Travelers should have medical-surgical experience, prior travel nursing experience, and PALS and BLS certifications. Pediatric and behavioral health experience are preferred.
Weather:
Kansas City typically offers crisp, cool conditions this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, colder evenings, and occasional rain. Layered clothing and a light jacket are useful for exploring the city.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local Culture: Explore the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and its surrounding sculpture park.
• City Views: Walk through the Country Club Plaza for shopping, dining, and distinctive architecture.
• Outdoor Adventure: Visit the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium for a full day of animal exhibits.
• Day Trip: Spend a day in Lawrence, Kansas, exploring its downtown shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
• Day Trip: Visit Weston, Missouri, for historic streets, local wineries, and scenic countryside.
Job Specifics:
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour nights, 3 shifts per week or 4 shifts per week
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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