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Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare · Chicago, IL

✓ Confirmed open today on Aya Healthcare's site · posted 0d ago

Weekly pay

$2,539–$2,738/wk

Specialty

Operating Room

Contract

60 weeks

Shift

day

Start

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Compact state

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Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse travel assignment in Chicago, IL with Aya Healthcare. 60-week contract. day shift. Posted pay $2,539–$2,738 per week.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,539

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$2,058/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$481/wk

≈ $13.36/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $13.36/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.

$2,058/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$2,311/mo

Typical rent in Chicago (Zillow)

9 agencies

list Operating Room jobs in Chicago ($728–$2,937/wk)