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Travel Nurse RN Ortho

Slate Healthcare · Aurora, CO

✓ Confirmed open today on Slate Healthcare's site · posted 0d ago

Weekly pay (gross)

$1,779/wk

Specialty

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Contract

13 weeks

Shift

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Start

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Compact state

Yes

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Travel Nurse RN Ortho travel assignment in Aurora, CO with Slate Healthcare. 13-week contract. Posted pay $1,779 per week. Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,779

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$512/wk

≈ $14.22/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $14.22/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)

$1,742/mo

Typical rent in Aurora (Zillow)