ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Kansas City, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,706/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $47.39
- Weekly
- $1,706
- Yearly (full-time)
- $88,712
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $47.39/hour — 21% 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
- 1,044 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 231 of them in Kansas City.
- 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 a 13-week travel contract at a leading Level 1 Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center in Kansas City, MO. This ICU-focused role requires managing critically ill trauma and post-op surgical patients during 12-hour night shifts. Expect to utilize advanced skills such as ventilator management, chest tube care, and hemodynamic monitoring, all with a team experienced in cutting-edge trauma and stroke care. The environment offers a chance to sharpen your expertise with new equipment and technologies, making this assignment both challenging and rewarding for dedicated ICU professionals eager to work in a facility that values innovation and experienced clinicians.
Weather:
Typically, the weather around this time features mild to warm days with occasional cool evenings, creating comfortable conditions for exploring the city or enjoying outdoor activities after shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and explore its impressive collection.
- Take a walk through Loose Park and enjoy its beautiful scenery and gardens.
- Go on a day trip to nearby Kansas City Zoo for a family-friendly adventure.
- Discover historic attractions like the Union Station and Science City.
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the Missouri River bluffs during a weekend day trip.
Job Specifics:
Location: Kansas City, MO
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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