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Medical Surgical Travel Nurse

Nomad Health · West Des Moines, IA

✓ Confirmed open today on Nomad Health's site · posted 50d ago

Weekly pay

$3,433/wk

Specialty

Medical / Surgical

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

—

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Medical Surgical Travel Nurse travel assignment in West Des Moines, IA with Nomad Health. 13-week contract. Posted pay $3,433 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$3,433

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,414/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$2,019/wk

≈ $56.08/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $56.08/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.

$1,414/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,353/mo

Typical rent in West Des Moines (Zillow)

8 agencies

list Medical / Surgical jobs in West Des Moines ($1,771–$3,433/wk)