Psych 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
- Sep 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.92
- Weekly
- $1,653
- Yearly (full-time)
- $85,956
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $45.92/hour — 17% 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
This 13-week travel contract places you in a vibrant psychiatric care setting at Research Psychiatric Center in Kansas City, MO. You'll work 12-hour night shifts, providing critical mental health support to diverse patient populations across multiple units, from adolescent to senior adult. Your role involves assessing patients’ mental health statuses, developing individualized care plans, administering psychiatric medications, and responding swiftly to crises with de-escalation techniques. This assignment offers the unique opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team utilizing Meditech documentation and a focus on ICARE values, all while gaining valuable experience in a busy psychiatric environment with evolving technologies.
Weather:
The weather around this time is typically mild with comfortable daytime temperatures and cool evenings, making outdoor activities enjoyable without extreme heat or cold. It’s a time when the city’s parks and outdoor spaces flourish with greenery, offering a pleasant backdrop for your free time.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Museum Tour: Explore this quirky and interactive museum featuring art, architecture, and underground caves.
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: Discover renowned art collections and beautiful outdoor sculptures.
- Day Trip to Kansas River: Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, or riverside picnics along this scenic waterway.
- Visit Bell Tower Park: Relax with scenic views, walking trails, and outdoor concerts during warmer days.
- Historic Independence Tour: Take a day trip to Independence, MO, and explore historic sites related to the American frontier.
Job Specifics:
Location: Kansas City, MO
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Estimated Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Hourly Rate: $1,652.73 gross per week
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