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Registered Nurse (Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Inpatient)

Veterans Health Administration · Palo Alto, CA

This assignment may be filled — the agency hasn't listed it in the last few days. · posted 47d ago

Weekly pay

$2,959–$4,385/wk

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Registered Nurse (Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Inpatient) travel assignment in Palo Alto, CA with Veterans Health Administration. Posted pay $2,959–$4,385 per week.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,959

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$2,170/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$789/wk

≈ $21.92/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $21.92/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.

$2,170/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$4,558/mo

Typical rent in Palo Alto (Zillow)