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Travel Nurse RN PEDS

Wanderly · Joplin, MO

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

Weekly pay (gross)

$1,812/wk

Specialty

Pediatrics

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

—

Start

—

Compact state

Yes

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Travel Nurse RN PEDS travel assignment in Joplin, MO with Wanderly. 13-week contract. Posted pay $1,812 per week. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,812

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$545/wk

≈ $15.14/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $15.14/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)

$1,173/mo

Typical rent in Joplin (Zillow)

8 agencies

list Pediatrics jobs in Joplin ($1,604–$1,829/wk)