Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health

Veterans Health Administration · Portland, OR

✓ Confirmed open today on Veterans Health Administration's site · posted 2d ago

Weekly pay

$1,851–$3,112/wk

Specialty

Behavioral Health

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Nurse - Inpatient Mental Health travel assignment in Portland, OR with Veterans Health Administration. Posted pay $1,851–$3,112 per week.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,851

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,519/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$332/wk

≈ $9.22/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $9.22/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.

$1,519/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,719/mo

Typical rent in Portland (Zillow)

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