Travel RN - Emergency Room (ER)

TotalMed · Newton, IA

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Weekly pay

$2,004/wk

Specialty

Emergency / Trauma

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Compact state

Yes

Travel RN - Emergency Room (ER) travel assignment in Newton, IA with TotalMed. Posted pay $2,004 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,004

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$737/wk

≈ $20.47/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $20.47/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)

$947/mo

Typical rent in Newton (Zillow)

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