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Travel Nurse Stipend in Altoona, IA

Up to $1,414 per week tax-free for housing and meals (GSA FY2027).

Lodging

$122/night

Meals & incidentals

$80/day

Max per week

$1,414

Max per month

$6,127

Altoona (Polk County) has a GSA lodging rate of $122 a night and a meals rate of $80 a day. Agencies generally can't pay more than $1,414 a week in tax-free stipends here; anything above that is taxed.

Typical rent in Altoona is about $1,583 a month, so the housing part of the stipend ($3,660/mo at the max) covers typical rent with room to spare.

Highest-paying travel jobs in Altoona

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health in Altoona, IA$790/wk

Vivian Health · Altoona, IA · 13 wks

Hospice RN Case Manager in Altoona, IA

Vivian Health · Altoona, IA · 13 wks · day

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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.