Washington University in St. Louis

Academic Medical Center · Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

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On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Academic Medical Center

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.

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State price level · Missouri: 90.8; 9% below the national average

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Who they are

You would be joining Washington University in St. Louis at the Chesterfield, Missouri site in zip 63017. Eastern Chesterfield tends toward older established neighborhoods with slightly smaller homes at lower price points, and the I-64 drive reaches downtown St. Louis in roughly 23 minutes (about 21 miles), with area commute times averaging around 22 minutes.

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More about Washington University in St. Louis

Missouri is a compact-license state, which matters if you already carry a compact RN license. The suburb itself is family-oriented, with parks, trails, restaurants, and nearby breweries, and costs that run somewhat lower than living downtown. One other employer active nearby in our data is Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care. We do not yet have usable pay figures from our own postings for this employer, so you will want to confirm compensation straight from the offer.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

suburbanfamily-orientedlaid-backacademiccommuter-friendlyparks-and-trails

What nurses say in reviews

The good

Chesterfield 63017 with I-64 access to downtown St. Louis in about 23 minutes
Missouri is a compact-license state
Eastern Chesterfield offers older neighborhoods at somewhat lower price points
Parks, trails, strong schools, and a laid-back suburban pace
Somewhat lower costs than living downtown

The hard parts

Some people view Chesterfield as out in the boonies
No usable pay data from our postings yet

“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”

A nurse, on why they stayed

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Aug 4, 2026
Website: wustl.edu ↗

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