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Travel PICU Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare · Houston, TX

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

Weekly pay

$2,638–$2,815/wk

Specialty

ICU / Critical Care

Contract

72 weeks

Shift

day

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Travel PICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Houston, TX with Aya Healthcare. 72-week contract. day shift. Posted pay $2,638–$2,815 per week. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,638

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,491/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$1,147/wk

≈ $31.86/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $31.86/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.

$1,491/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,544/mo

Typical rent in Houston (Zillow)

9 agencies

list ICU / Critical Care jobs in Houston ($862–$2,702/wk)