Jobs → Virginia → Salem

Nursing SICU

Ventura MedStaff · Salem, VA

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

Weekly pay

$2,077/wk

Specialty

ICU / Critical Care

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

—

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

Apply on Ventura MedStaff's site

Nursing SICU travel assignment in Salem, VA with Ventura MedStaff. 13-week contract. Posted pay $2,077 per week. Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$2,077

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$810/wk

≈ $22.50/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $22.50/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.

$1,267/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,574/mo

Typical rent in Salem (Zillow)

9 agencies

list ICU / Critical Care jobs in Salem ($1,420–$2,043/wk)