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Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Veterans Health Administration · Lexington, KY

This assignment may be filled — the agency hasn't listed it in the last few days. · posted 53d ago

Weekly pay

$1,392–$2,768/wk

Specialty

Operating Room

Contract

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Shift

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Start

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Compact state

Yes

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site

Registered Nurse - Operating Room travel assignment in Lexington, KY with Veterans Health Administration. Posted pay $1,392–$2,768 per week. Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,392

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,435/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

This rate fits entirely under the area's tax-free limit, so the agency decides the split. Ask for the taxable hourly rate before you accept.
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.

$1,435/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,631/mo

Typical rent in Lexington (Zillow)

8 agencies

list Operating Room jobs in Lexington ($1,006–$2,790/wk)