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Explore Merced: Transform Lives as a Telemetry Nurse!

AMN Healthcare Nursing · Merced, CA

✓ Confirmed open today on AMN Healthcare Nursing's site · posted 2d ago

Weekly pay

$2,081/wk

Specialty

Medical / Surgical

Contract

13 weeks

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Explore Merced: Transform Lives as a Telemetry Nurse! travel assignment in Merced, CA with AMN Healthcare Nursing. 13-week contract. Posted pay $2,081 per week.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,081

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$814/wk

≈ $22.61/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $22.61/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)

$2,041/mo

Typical rent in Merced (Zillow)

3 agencies

list Medical / Surgical jobs in Merced ($2,081–$2,200/wk)