ER RN in Kansas City, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,787/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.64
- Weekly
- $1,787
- Yearly (full-time)
- $92,924
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $49.64/hour — 26% 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 us for an exciting 13-week travel contract in Kansas City’s vibrant emergency department, where you'll experience a fast-paced environment with opportunities to sharpen your skills on a variety of procedures like port placements and chest tubes. This role offers 12-hour mids shifts, allowing you to enjoy a good work-life balance. Whether you're handling ventilators, BiPAP machines, or EKGs, your expertise will make a real difference in patient outcomes. The unique setting on a busy adult ED floor offers an engaging mix of teamwork and independence, perfect for professionals who thrive on variety and challenge. Plus, if you love a touch of humor in your workday, you'll appreciate the vibrant team culture that keeps the energy high and the work meaningful.
Weather:
Expect typical and enjoyable weather conditions around this time, with warm days and mild evenings that make it ideal for outdoor activities or relaxing after your shift.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to explore world-class exhibits.
- Enjoy a walk or bike ride through Loose Park, a local favorite green space.
- Take a scenic day trip to Kansas City’s historic Fountainbleau district.
- Explore nearby wineries and vineyards for an afternoon wine tasting.
- Discover the scenic beauty at Powell Gardens, just a short drive away.
Job Specifics:
Location: Kansas City, MO
Shift: 12-hour mids
Duration: 13 weeks with a guaranteed 36 hours per week
Schedule includes 4 weekend shifts, a minimum of 2 Fridays, plus holiday coverage including 2 major and 2 minor holidays.
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