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Nursing NICU

Ventura MedStaff · Durango, CO

✓ Confirmed open today on Ventura MedStaff's site · posted 0d ago

Weekly pay

$2,224/wk

Specialty

Pediatrics

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

—

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Nursing NICU travel assignment in Durango, CO with Ventura MedStaff. 13-week contract. Posted pay $2,224 per week. Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,224

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,575/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$649/wk

≈ $18.03/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $18.03/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.

$1,575/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,940/mo

Typical rent in Durango (Zillow)

2 agencies

list Pediatrics jobs in Durango ($1,929–$2,050/wk)