Travel Nurse RN Step Down
Modern Healthcare Solutions · Des Moines, IA
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Weekly pay (gross)
$2,512/wk
Specialty
Medical / Surgical
Contract
13 weeks
Shift
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Start
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Compact state
Yes
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Travel Nurse RN Step Down travel assignment in Des Moines, IA with Modern Healthcare Solutions. 13-week contract. Posted pay $2,512 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Pay breakdown check
Posted weekly pay
$2,512
Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)
$1,414/wk
So at least this is taxed wages
$1,098/wk
≈ $30.50/hr over 36 hrs
- If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $30.50/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.
$1,414/wk
Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)
$1,129/mo
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