Question 1

How do travel nurse pay packages work?

Accepted Answer

Travel nurse pay packages typically include a taxable base hourly rate plus tax-free stipends for housing, meals, and incidentals. To qualify for tax-free stipends, you must maintain a legitimate tax home. The total package usually ranges from $1,800 to $4,000+ per week depending on specialty, location, and demand.

Question 2

How much do travel nurses take home after taxes?

Accepted Answer

Take-home pay depends on your tax home state, filing status, and how your package is structured between taxable wages and tax-free stipends. A travel nurse earning $2,800/week gross with a proper tax home in a no-income-tax state could take home $2,200-$2,500/week after federal taxes.

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