Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare · Tehachapi, CA

This assignment may be filled — the agency hasn't listed it in the last few days. · posted 16d ago

Weekly pay

$2,323–$2,553/wk

Specialty

ICU / Critical Care

Contract

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Shift

day

Start

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Compact state

Travel ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Tehachapi, CA with Aya Healthcare. day shift. Posted pay $2,323–$2,553 per week.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,323

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,666/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$657/wk

≈ $18.25/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $18.25/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.

$1,666/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$2,160/mo

Typical rent in Tehachapi (Zillow)

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