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Nursing Neuro ICU

Ventura MedStaff · Lexington, KY

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

Weekly pay

$1,993/wk

Specialty

ICU / Critical Care

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

—

Start

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Compact state

Yes

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Nursing Neuro ICU travel assignment in Lexington, KY with Ventura MedStaff. 13-week contract. Posted pay $1,993 per week. Kentucky is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,993

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,435/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$558/wk

≈ $15.50/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $15.50/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.

$1,435/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,631/mo

Typical rent in Lexington (Zillow)

6 agencies

list ICU / Critical Care jobs in Lexington ($1,449–$2,818/wk)