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:
Provide specialized care as a travel NICU Registered Nurse in a Level IV neonatal intensive care setting. You will care for critically ill newborns during 12-hour day shifts, managing central lines, tube feedings, chest tubes, and oscillators. The assignment also includes floating within scope to the Heart Center and PICU, caring for patients through age 18, and providing one-to-one observation when needed. This opportunity is designed for an experienced NICU nurse who is comfortable with complex pediatric and neonatal care.
Weather:
Expect crisp, cool conditions with comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings, and a mix of sunshine and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket will help with changing temperatures throughout the day.
Fun Things To Do:
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Job Specifics:
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., three shifts per week; every other weekend required
Duration: 10 weeks, 36 hours per week
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