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 pediatric acute-care team in St. Louis as a travel registered nurse supporting a Level IV NICU on 12-hour night shifts. You will care for critically ill newborns and manage complex needs including central lines, tube feedings, chest tubes, and oscillators. The assignment also includes floating within scope to the Heart Center and PICU, caring for patients up to 18 years of age, and providing one-to-one observation when needed. This role requires at least two years of experience, including Level IV NICU experience. Travelers work three 12-hour shifts per week, with every other weekend coverage, and may float across pediatric critical-care areas.
Weather:
St. Louis typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with comfortable afternoons, cooler evenings, occasional rain, and changing conditions that make layers useful.
Fun Things To Do:
• City Landmark: Visit the Gateway Arch and enjoy views of the Mississippi River.
• Outdoor Escape: Explore Forest Park’s trails, museums, and green spaces.
• Local Flavor: Sample St. Louis-style barbecue, toasted ravioli, and neighborhood restaurants.
• Day Trip: Spend a day in Hermann exploring its historic downtown, shops, and scenic surroundings.
• Day Trip: Visit Shaw Nature Reserve for walking trails, gardens, and seasonal scenery.
Job Specifics:
City and State: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, three shifts per week
Duration: 10 weeks, 36 hours per week
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