
ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in St. Louis, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,573/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.60
- Weekly
- $2,573
- Yearly (full-time)
- $133,796
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $53.60/hour — 36% 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
- 1,044 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 294 of them in St. Louis.
- Pay in these listings: $23.77 – $85.76/hour, median $54.05/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
Join our ICU team at a renowned teaching hospital in St. Louis for an enriching 13-week travel assignment. This role offers the opportunity to work 12-hour daytime shifts, providing critical care to patients with complex conditions such as respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, and post-transplant recovery. You'll handle advanced equipment including ventilators, invasive hemodynamic monitors, and dialysis machines, making each day both challenging and rewarding. This assignment is perfect for a seasoned ICU RN eager to experience cutting-edge practices in a vibrant healthcare setting, all while enjoying the unique rhythm of the Gateway City.
Weather:
In this region, the weather around this time of year typically features mild to warm temperatures with occasional rain showers, creating a comfortable backdrop for your adventurous days off and city explorations.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Gateway Arch and take a tram ride to the top for breathtaking city views
- Explore Forest Park, home to the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Saint Louis Zoo
- Enjoy a day trip to Hermann, a charming German-inspired wine town just a short drive away
- Take a river cruise along the Mississippi River during a pleasant afternoon
- Discover the historic Anheuser-Busch Brewery and sample local brews
Job Specifics:
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks, 48 hours per week, guaranteed 3 shifts
Please note: This role involves working in the Medical Intensive and Surgical Intensive Care Units, managing patients with complex conditions such as respiratory failure, cardiac arrhythmias, multi-organ failure, and post-surgical recovery. The RN will operate advanced monitoring and life support equipment, including ventilators, hemodynamic monitors, and dialysis systems. No on-call requirements, with float within ICU units as needed.
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