Med/Surg RN in Kansas City, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,653/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $34.44
- Weekly
- $1,653
- Yearly (full-time)
- $85,956
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $34.44/hour — 12% below 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, 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 our team for an exciting 13-week contract at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, where you'll work in the 6 East Ortho/Trauma unit. This role is ideal for registered nurses with a passion for orthopedic and trauma care, handling post-op knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, along with trauma and neuro overflow cases. Your expertise with equipment like traction, fixators, and cooling devices, along with your familiarity with Meditech documentation and advanced skills in NIH procedures, will make a real difference. The schedule involves 3 twelve-hour days each week, including weekends, with a guaranteed 48 hours per week. Expect a mix of teamwork, hands-on procedures, and a vibrant hospital environment that values your skills and dedication.
Weather:
The weather around this time typically offers a pleasant mix of warm days and cooler evenings, making it enjoyable to spend time outdoors and explore the city after your shift.
Fun Things To Do:
- Sightseeing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Exploring the Crown Center District
- Day trip to the beautiful Shawnee Mission Park
- Visit the Kansas City Zoo
- Enjoy a scenic drive to the nearby Lake of the Ozarks
Job Specifics:
Location: Kansas City, MO
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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