Weekly pay (gross)
$2,048/wk
Specialty
Emergency / Trauma
Contract
13 weeks
Shift
—
Start
—
Compact state
Yes
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2 other agencies have a similar Emergency / Trauma assignment in Waterloo. Highest pay first. Agencies rarely name the hospital, so these may not be the exact same job; check with the agency.
$2,048 to $2,143 per week for Travel Nurse RN - ER/Trauma travel assignment in Waterloo, IA with GQR Healthcare. 13-week contract. Posted pay $2,048 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Pay breakdown check
Posted weekly pay
$2,048
Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)
$1,267/wk
So at least this is taxed wages
$781/wk
≈ $16.27/hr over 48 hrs
- If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $16.27/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)
3 agencies
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