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Travel Nurse Stipend in South Bend, IN

Up to $1,267 per week tax-free for housing and meals (GSA FY2027).

Lodging

$113/night

Meals & incidentals

$68/day

Max per week

$1,267

Max per month

$5,490

South Bend (St. Joseph County) has a GSA lodging rate of $113 a night and a meals rate of $68 a day. Agencies generally can't pay more than $1,267 a week in tax-free stipends here; anything above that is taxed.

Typical rent in South Bend is about $1,269 a month, so the housing part of the stipend ($3,390/mo at the max) covers typical rent with room to spare.

Highest-paying travel jobs in South Bend

Permanent Pediatrics Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare · South Bend, IN · 13 wks
Long-Term Care RN Team Leader in South Bend, IN
Vivian Health · South Bend, IN · 13 wks · days
Long-Term Care RN Team Leader in South Bend, IN
Vivian Health · South Bend, IN · 13 wks · days
Permanent Medical Assistant Pediatrics
Aya Healthcare · South Bend, IN · 13 wks
Permanent Medical Assistant Pediatrics
Aya Healthcare · South Bend, IN · 13 wks
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Source: GSA per diem rates FY2027 (lodging averaged across months); rent: Zillow Observed Rent Index. Stipend rules depend on your tax home — not tax advice.