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Travel RN - ER

Stone Harbor Staffing · Des Moines, IA

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

Weekly pay

$2,148–$2,398/wk

Specialty

Emergency / Trauma

Contract

6 weeks

Shift

Nights

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Travel RN - ER travel assignment in Des Moines, IA with Stone Harbor Staffing. 6-week contract. Nights shift. Posted pay $2,148–$2,398 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,148

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,414/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$734/wk

≈ $20.39/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $20.39/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)

$1,129/mo

Typical rent in Des Moines (Zillow)

11 agencies

list Emergency / Trauma jobs in Des Moines ($1,902–$2,290/wk)