Weekly pay (gross)
$1,889/wk
Specialty
Medical / Surgical
Contract
12 weeks
Shift
N/A
Start
N/A
Compact state
No
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2 other agencies have a similar Medical / Surgical assignment in Alton. Highest pay first. Agencies rarely name the hospital, so these may not be the exact same job; check with the agency.
Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg travel assignment in Alton, IL with GQR Healthcare. 12-week contract. Posted pay $1,889 per week.
Pay breakdown check
Posted weekly pay
$1,889
Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)
$1,267/wk
So at least this is taxed wages
$622/wk
≈ $17.28/hr over 36 hrs
- If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $17.28/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)
$1,003/mo
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Listing from GQR Healthcare. Pay and details are set by the agency and can change; confirm before you accept.