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Travel RN - PICU

Stone Harbor Staffing · Houston, TX

✓ Confirmed open today on Stone Harbor Staffing's site · posted 0d ago

Weekly pay

$1,563–$1,813/wk

Specialty

Pediatrics

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

Days

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Travel RN - PICU travel assignment in Houston, TX with Stone Harbor Staffing. 13-week contract. Days shift. Posted pay $1,563–$1,813 per week. Texas is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,563

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,491/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$72/wk

≈ $2.00/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $2.00/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.

$1,491/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,544/mo

Typical rent in Houston (Zillow)

6 agencies

list Pediatrics jobs in Houston ($864–$2,367/wk)