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Nursing ER

Ventura MedStaff · Columbia, MO

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

Weekly pay

$2,023/wk

Specialty

Emergency / Trauma

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

—

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Nursing ER travel assignment in Columbia, MO with Ventura MedStaff. 13-week contract. Posted pay $2,023 per week. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,023

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$756/wk

≈ $21.00/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $21.00/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)

$1,464/mo

Typical rent in Columbia (Zillow)

8 agencies

list Emergency / Trauma jobs in Columbia ($1,747–$3,351/wk)