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Registered Nurse- Ambulatory Surgery

Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA

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

Weekly pay

$1,448–$2,681/wk

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Compact state

Yes

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Registered Nurse- Ambulatory Surgery travel assignment in Des Moines, IA with Veterans Health Administration. Posted pay $1,448–$2,681 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,448

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,414/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$34/wk

≈ $0.94/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $0.94/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.

$1,414/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,129/mo

Typical rent in Des Moines (Zillow)