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Travel RN - Med Surg/Telemetry / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) 48's

Stone Harbor Staffing · Waterloo, IA

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Weekly pay

$3,019–$3,269/wk

Specialty

Medical / Surgical

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

Nights

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Travel RN - Med Surg/Telemetry / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) 48's travel assignment in Waterloo, IA with Stone Harbor Staffing. 13-week contract. Nights shift. Posted pay $3,019–$3,269 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$3,019

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$1,752/wk

≈ $36.50/hr over 48 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $36.50/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 48 hours a week. Not tax advice.

$1,267/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$909/mo

Typical rent in Waterloo (Zillow)

10 agencies

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