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Registered Nurse - Telemetry

FlexCare Medical Staffing · Ames, IA

✓ Confirmed open today on FlexCare Medical Staffing's site · posted 0d ago

Weekly pay

$1,890/wk

Specialty

Medical / Surgical

Contract

12 weeks

Shift

Nights

Start

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Compact state

Yes

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Registered Nurse - Telemetry travel assignment in Ames, IA with FlexCare Medical Staffing. 12-week contract. Nights shift. Posted pay $1,890 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,890

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$623/wk

≈ $17.31/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $17.31/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)

$1,240/mo

Typical rent in Ames (Zillow)

4 agencies

list Medical / Surgical jobs in Ames ($1,795–$1,890/wk)