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
- 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
Join the team at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, for a 13-week travel RN contract working 12-hour night shifts. This position focuses on orthopedic and trauma care within a busy Level 1 Trauma Center and Stroke Center. You'll be assisting with post-op knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, trauma patients, and neuro overflow cases. The role offers the chance to gain valuable experience with traction, fixators, and cooling equipment, all while collaborating with skilled unit secretaries and PCTs. Expect a predictable schedule of three 12-hour shifts and three weekend shifts per schedule period, with the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and utilize advanced equipment. It’s a chance to stay busy, learn, and contribute to highly specialized patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Weather:
During this time of year, Kansas City typically experiences mild temperatures with warm days and cooler evenings. The weather is generally pleasant, making it ideal for outdoor activities and day trips around the city and beyond.
Fun Things To Do:
- Country Club Plaza: Enjoy shopping, dining, and architecture at this iconic outdoor shopping district.
- Lincoln University: Visit the historic campus and its beautiful grounds for a dose of local history.
- Day trip to Kansas City Zoo: Explore diverse animal exhibits and family-friendly activities just outside the city.
- Day trip to Lake of the Ozarks: Spend a relaxing day boating, fishing, or enjoying lakeside dining about 2.5 hours away.
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: Discover impressive art collections and sculpture gardens in the city's cultural heart.
Job Specifics:
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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