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- 5.0
- Google rating
The city
Living in Saint Louis, MO
Saint Louis pairs Midwestern friendliness with a storied cultural scene anchored by the Gateway Arch and Forest Park, one of America's largest urban parks. Neighborhoods like Soulard, with its historic farmers' market, and the Central West End offer distinct character for nurses seeking an approachable city with genuine community feel.
Browse roles in Saint Louis- State price level · Missouri
- 90.8
- 9% below the national average
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Who they are
You would be looking at Fresh Winds in Saint Louis, Missouri 63146. The one posting on record lists $35 an hour, flat—no range, no published stipend or sign-on figure beside it.
More about Fresh Winds
Missouri is a compact-license state, so if you already carry a compact RN license you can practice without an extra single-state application. State income tax is graduated, landing near 4.7% at the top end. Housing is part of why nurses stay in the area. City neighborhoods still show livable three-bedroom places under $150k; Central West End, Soulard, Dogtown, The Hill, and downtown lofts come up often, and county suburbs in zips like 63119, 63122, 63141, and 63123 sit around a $180k median. Nearby employers in the same market include SSM Health, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, DAVITA, Hidden Lake Health Care Center, and several other long-term care centers. What you will not find in the public record yet is much on residency, tuition help, ratios, float rules, or the day-to-day unit texture at Fresh Winds itself. Local nurses praise the low cost of living, friendly communities, food scene, and steady healthcare hiring; they also name high crime rates, limited nightlife, sprawl, thin transit, and hard summer heat. Those gaps and tradeoffs are real, and they are the questions worth bringing when you apply.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
What nurses say in reviews
The good
- Posted hourly rate of $35
- Missouri compact-license state
- Livable 3-bed housing options under $150k in city neighborhoods
- County suburb medians near $180k in nearby zips
- Multiple healthcare employers active in the same metro market
- Nurses cite low cost of living and friendly communities
The hard parts
- Pay picture rests on only one posting
- No public detail on residency, tuition support, ratios, or scheduling
- High crime rates noted by local nurses
- Extreme summer heat and limited public transit
“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”
The reality check
Before you decide
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