Weekly pay
$1,515–$1,750/wk
Specialty
ICU / Critical Care
Contract
—
Shift
day
Start
—
Compact state
Yes
Travel ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in El Paso, TX with Aya Healthcare. day shift. Posted pay $1,515–$1,750 per week. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Pay breakdown check
Posted weekly pay
$1,515
Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)
$1,267/wk
So at least this is taxed wages
$248/wk
≈ $6.89/hr over 36 hrs
- If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $6.89/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)
$1,508/mo
Typical rent in El Paso (Zillow)
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