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Registered Nurse - Falls Prevention Program Manager

Veterans Health Administration · Altoona, PA

This assignment may be filled — the agency hasn't listed it in the last few days. · posted 44d ago

Weekly pay

$1,300–$2,560/wk

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Compact state

Yes

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Registered Nurse - Falls Prevention Program Manager travel assignment in Altoona, PA with Veterans Health Administration. Posted pay $1,300–$2,560 per week. Pennsylvania is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,300

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$33/wk

≈ $0.92/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $0.92/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.

$1,267/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,033/mo

Typical rent in Altoona (Zillow)