Jobs → Louisiana → Opelousas

Travel NICU Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare · Opelousas, LA

✓ Confirmed open today on Aya Healthcare's site · posted 62d ago

Weekly pay

$1,829–$2,044/wk

Specialty

ICU / Critical Care

Contract

48 weeks

Shift

day

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

Apply on Aya Healthcare's site

Travel NICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Opelousas, LA with Aya Healthcare. 48-week contract. day shift. Posted pay $1,829–$2,044 per week. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,829

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$562/wk

≈ $15.61/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $15.61/hr. If they pay less stipend, more of it is taxed.
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)

$858/mo

Typical rent in Opelousas (Zillow)

2 agencies

list ICU / Critical Care jobs in Opelousas ($1,693–$1,829/wk)