Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg
GQR Healthcare · West Des Moines, IA
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Weekly pay (gross)
$1,825/wk
Specialty
Medical / Surgical
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Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg
Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg travel assignment in West Des Moines, IA with GQR Healthcare. Posted pay $1,825 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Pay breakdown check
Posted weekly pay
$1,825
Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)
$1,414/wk
So at least this is taxed wages
$411/wk
≈ $11.42/hr over 36 hrs
- If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $11.42/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)
$1,353/mo
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