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Medical Surgical Travel Nurse

Nomad Health · Fairfield, IA

✓ Confirmed open today on Nomad Health's site · posted 17d ago

Weekly pay

$2,462/wk

Specialty

Medical / Surgical

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

—

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

Apply on Nomad Health's site

Medical Surgical Travel Nurse travel assignment in Fairfield, IA with Nomad Health. 13-week contract. Posted pay $2,462 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,462

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$1,195/wk

≈ $33.19/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $33.19/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)

4 agencies

list Medical / Surgical jobs in Fairfield ($2,153–$2,462/wk)