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Travel Ortho Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare · Grand Junction, CO

✓ Confirmed open today on Aya Healthcare's site · posted 14d ago

Weekly pay

$2,094–$2,287/wk

Specialty

—

Contract

52 weeks

Shift

day

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Travel Ortho Registered Nurse travel assignment in Grand Junction, CO with Aya Healthcare. 52-week contract. day shift. Posted pay $2,094–$2,287 per week. Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,094

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$827/wk

≈ $22.97/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $22.97/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)

$1,783/mo

Typical rent in Grand Junction (Zillow)