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 a vital team as a registered nurse specializing in medical-surgical care at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This 13-week travel assignment features 12-hour night shifts, where you’ll provide essential patient support on a busy 49-bed unit. Your responsibilities will include IV placement, wound care, post-op recovery, trach and NG tube management, and urinary catheter care. With a focus on fostering personal connections and following IDSET bedside reporting, you’ll engage directly with patients while utilizing Welch Allen and Dynamap VS machines, bladder scanners, wound vacs, and other advanced equipment. This role offers a guaranteed 48 hours weekly, and a schedule with three weekend shifts per four-week period, giving you ample opportunity to explore your new surroundings after shifts.
Weather:
The weather around this time typically features warm days with clear skies and mild evenings, making it ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the city after work or on days off.
Fun Things To Do:
- City Market: Explore local vendors, artisanal foods, and unique crafts in downtown Kansas City.
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: Admire extensive art collections and special exhibitions in this renowned museum.
- Day Trip: Kansas City Zoo: Spend a fun day seeing animals from around the world.
- Day Trip: Harry S Truman Presidential Library & Museum: Learn about American history and leadership within a short drive.
- Union Station: Catch a live performance, explore exhibits, or enjoy a meal in this historic train station.
Job Specifics:
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36.0
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