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Adventure Awaits: Psychiatric Nursing in Iowa's Heart

Staffing Medical · Council Bluffs, IA

✓ Confirmed open today on Staffing Medical's site · posted 2d ago

Weekly pay

$1,246/wk

Specialty

Behavioral Health

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

—

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

Apply on Staffing Medical's site

Adventure Awaits: Psychiatric Nursing in Iowa's Heart travel assignment in Council Bluffs, IA with Staffing Medical. 13-week contract. Posted pay $1,246 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,246

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

This rate fits entirely under the area's tax-free limit, so the agency decides the split. Ask for the taxable hourly rate before you accept.
A low taxable hourly rate means lower overtime, holiday and missed-shift pay, and smaller 401(k) contributions. Ask what overtime pays.
Tax-free stipends generally require a tax home you keep paying for while you travel. Ask a tax professional about your situation.

Estimate from the posted weekly rate and GSA FY2027 per diem limits for this city; assumes 36 hours a week. Not tax advice.

$1,267/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,335/mo

Typical rent in Council Bluffs (Zillow)

3 agencies

list Behavioral Health jobs in Council Bluffs ($1,246–$2,005/wk)