NICU RN in St. Louis, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,879/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.19
- Weekly
- $1,879
- Yearly (full-time)
- $97,708
- Contract length
- 10 weeks
This job pays about $52.19/hour — 33% 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
- 1,039 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 7 agencies, 312 of them in St. Louis.
- Pay in these listings: $13.38 – $85.76/hour, median $55.78/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 specialized pediatric team as a Registered Nurse caring for critically ill newborns in a Level IV NICU. This travel assignment includes 12-hour day shifts with a focus on complex neonatal care, including central lines, tube feedings, chest tubes, and oscillators. You may also float within scope to the Heart Center and PICU to care for patients up to 18 years of age, or provide one-to-one observation when needed. Every other weekend is required, and this assignment welcomes experienced travelers with at least two years of experience in Level IV NICU care.
Weather:
Expect crisp, comfortable days with cooler evenings and generally changeable conditions. Pack layers for mild afternoons, brisk mornings, and the possibility of occasional rain.
Fun Things To Do:
• City Highlight: Visit the Gateway Arch and explore the surrounding riverfront.
• Arts and Culture: Tour the Saint Louis Art Museum and stroll through Forest Park.
• Food and Entertainment: Explore the restaurants, shops, and live music in the Central West End.
• Day Trip: Spend a day in historic Hermann, Missouri, enjoying its small-town streets and scenic surroundings.
• Day Trip: Visit the Katy Trail State Park for walking, cycling, and views of the Missouri countryside.
Job Specifics:
City and State: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM; three shifts per week; every other weekend
Duration: 10 weeks, 36 hours per week
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