Jobs → Iowa → Des Moines

Travel RN - Med/Surg/PCU Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/Stroke - P4 48's

Stone Harbor Staffing · Des Moines, IA

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

Weekly pay (gross)

$3,037–$3,287/wk

Specialty

Emergency / Trauma

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

Days

Start

N/A

Compact state

Yes

Apply on Stone Harbor Staffing's site

Who pays most for Emergency / Trauma in Des Moines: Genie Healthcare, typically $2,359/wk; this listing pays at or above that. See all 16 agencies ranked →

Travel RN - Med/Surg/PCU Neuro/Ortho/Trauma/Stroke - P4 48's travel assignment in Des Moines, IA with Stone Harbor Staffing. 13-week contract. Days shift. Posted pay $3,037–$3,287 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$3,037

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,414/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$1,623/wk

≈ $33.81/hr over 48 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $33.81/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 48 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)

36 agencies

list Emergency / Trauma jobs in Des Moines ($1,844–$3,037/wk)