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Travel Nurse RN Step Down

Wanderly · Houlton, ME

✓ Confirmed open today on Wanderly's site · posted 1d ago

Weekly pay (gross)

$3,107/wk

Specialty

Medical / Surgical

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

N/A

Start

N/A

Compact state

Yes

Apply on Wanderly's site

Who pays most for Medical / Surgical in Houlton: Aya Healthcare, typically $2,676/wk; this listing pays at or above that. See all 2 agencies ranked →

Travel Nurse RN Step Down travel assignment in Houlton, ME with Wanderly. 13-week contract. Posted pay $3,107 per week. Maine is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$3,107

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$1,840/wk

≈ $51.11/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $51.11/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)

$969/mo

Typical rent in Houlton (Zillow)

5 agencies

list Medical / Surgical jobs in Houlton ($2,109–$3,114/wk)