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Travel Paramedic

Aya Healthcare · Ottumwa, IA

Confirmed open 3d ago on Aya Healthcare's site · posted 2d ago

Weekly pay

$1,542–$1,821/wk

Specialty

—

Contract

40 weeks

Shift

day

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Travel Paramedic travel assignment in Ottumwa, IA with Aya Healthcare. 40-week contract. day shift. Posted pay $1,542–$1,821 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,542

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$275/wk

≈ $7.64/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $7.64/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)