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ICU RN

Fusion Medical Staffing · Metairie, LA

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

Weekly pay

$1,783/wk

Specialty

ICU / Critical Care

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

—

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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ICU RN travel assignment in Metairie, LA with Fusion Medical Staffing. 13-week contract. Posted pay $1,783 per week. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,783

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$516/wk

≈ $14.33/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $14.33/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)

$1,459/mo

Typical rent in Metairie (Zillow)

4 agencies

list ICU / Critical Care jobs in Metairie ($1,783–$2,699/wk)