L&D RN in Kansas City, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,245/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.36
- Weekly
- $2,245
- Yearly (full-time)
- $116,740
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $62.36/hour — 59% 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 dedicated Labor and Delivery team as a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel contract in Kansas City, Missouri. This role involves providing comprehensive care in an LDRP setting, supporting vaginal deliveries, C-sections, postpartum, and antepartum patients. You'll manage patient needs during 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with opportunities to assist with high-risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, and postpartum education. Your expertise will ensure smooth hospital operations, including responding to emergency situations, managing medications like magnesium sulfate and Pitocin, and performing procedures such as sterile vaginal exams and fetal monitoring. First-timers are welcomed, and the role includes rotating weekends and holidays, with mandatory on-call shifts. Embrace this chance to contribute your skills in a facility that emphasizes full couplet care and supports advanced neonatal and obstetric procedures.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year is generally mild, with warm daytime temperatures and cooler evenings. It's a comfortable season for outdoor activities, with moderate humidity making it pleasant to explore the city or enjoy scenic day trips nearby.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and explore its impressive collection.
- Enjoy a walk or boat ride at the scenic Lake of the Ozarks, a popular day trip destination.
- Discover the Country Club Plaza shopping district with its Spanish-inspired architecture.
- Take a short drive to the Berkshire Hunt Plantation for a historical tour.
- Explore the Kansas City Zoo and its diverse animal exhibits.
Job Specifics:
Location: Kansas City, MO
Shift: Night, 12 hours (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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