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Travel Nurse - LPN - Psych - Psychiatric

Pulse Healthcare Services · Newark, NY

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Weekly pay (gross)

$1,706/wk

Specialty

Behavioral Health

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

N/A

Start

N/A

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Travel Nurse - LPN - Psych - Psychiatric travel assignment in Newark, NY with Pulse Healthcare Services. 13-week contract. Posted pay $1,706 per week.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,706

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$439/wk

≈ $12.19/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $12.19/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)

$1,393/mo

Typical rent in Newark (Zillow)