Weekly pay (gross)
$2,729–$2,979/wk
Specialty
Medical / Surgical
Contract
14 weeks
Shift
Nights
Start
N/A
Compact state
Yes
Who pays most for Medical / Surgical in Lexington: Trustaff, typically $2,218/wk; this listing pays at or above that. See all 21 agencies ranked →
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8 other agencies have a similar Medical / Surgical assignment in Lexington (nights). Highest pay first. Agencies rarely name the hospital, so these may not be the exact same job; check with the agency.
Top pay ·FlexCare Medical Staffing
Registered Nurse - Step-down (DOU, PCU, SDU) · 13 wks · Nights
Trustaff
Stepdown General RN
TotalMed
Travel RN - Progressive Care (PCU)
Stone Harbor Staffing · this listing
Travel RN - Stepdown · 14 wks · Nights
Wanderly
Travel Nurse RN PCU · 13 wks
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
Travel Nurse - RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Cynet Health
Travel Nurse - RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit · 13 wks
Nomad Health
Step Down Travel Nurse · 13 wks
Host Healthcare
Travel Nurse - RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit · 13 wks
Travel RN - Stepdown travel assignment in Lexington, KY with Stone Harbor Staffing. 14-week contract. Nights shift. Posted pay $2,729–$2,979 per week. Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Pay breakdown check
Posted weekly pay
$2,729
Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)
$1,435/wk
So at least this is taxed wages
$1,294/wk
≈ $35.94/hr over 36 hrs
- If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $35.94/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.
$1,435/wk
Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)
$1,631/mo
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Listing from Stone Harbor Staffing. Pay and details are set by the agency and can change; confirm before you accept.