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Travel Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics RRT-NICU

Aya Healthcare · Baton Rouge, LA

This assignment may be filled — the agency hasn't listed it in the last few days. · posted 29d ago

Weekly pay

$2,056–$2,249/wk

Specialty

ICU / Critical Care

Contract

8 weeks

Shift

day

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Travel Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics RRT-NICU travel assignment in Baton Rouge, LA with Aya Healthcare. 8-week contract. day shift. Posted pay $2,056–$2,249 per week. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,056

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$789/wk

≈ $21.92/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $21.92/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)

$1,301/mo

Typical rent in Baton Rouge (Zillow)

2 agencies

list ICU / Critical Care jobs in Baton Rouge ($1,865–$2,056/wk)