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Travel Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics RRT

Aya Healthcare · New Orleans, LA

✓ Confirmed open today on Aya Healthcare's site · posted 31d ago

Weekly pay

$1,836–$2,066/wk

Specialty

Respiratory

Contract

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Shift

day

Start

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Compact state

Yes

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Travel Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics RRT travel assignment in New Orleans, LA with Aya Healthcare. day shift. Posted pay $1,836–$2,066 per week. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,836

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,715/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$121/wk

≈ $3.36/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $3.36/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.

$1,715/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,633/mo

Typical rent in New Orleans (Zillow)