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Travel RN - Med/Surg

Stone Harbor Staffing · Athens, TN

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

Weekly pay

$1,728–$1,978/wk

Specialty

Medical / Surgical

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

Days

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Travel RN - Med/Surg travel assignment in Athens, TN with Stone Harbor Staffing. 13-week contract. Days shift. Posted pay $1,728–$1,978 per week. Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,728

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$461/wk

≈ $12.81/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $12.81/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.

$1,267/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,085/mo

Typical rent in Athens (Zillow)

8 agencies

list Medical / Surgical jobs in Athens ($1,728–$1,936/wk)