Travel Nurse Pay Calculator

Travel Nurse Pay Calculator

Compare two packages side by side with state-accurate take-home estimates. Enter your assignment state, filing status, and package details below.

Standard travel = 36 hrs
● Package A
Taxable pay
$/hr
Non-taxable stipends
$/wk
$/wk
$/wk
Pre-tax deductions (reduce taxable income)
$/wk
$/wk
○ Package B
Taxable pay
$/hr
Non-taxable stipends
$/wk
$/wk
$/wk
Pre-tax deductions (reduce taxable income)
$/wk
$/wk
Package A — weekly
$0
total weekly gross
Taxable wages$0
Non-taxed stipends$0
Pre-tax deductions-$0
Federal tax (est.)-$0
FICA (Social Security + Medicare)-$0
State tax (est.)-$0
Est. take-home / week$0
Blended hourly rate$0/hr
Package B — weekly
$0
total weekly gross
Taxable wages$0
Non-taxed stipends$0
Pre-tax deductions-$0
Federal tax (est.)-$0
FICA (Social Security + Medicare)-$0
State tax (est.)-$0
Est. take-home / week$0
Blended hourly rate$0/hr
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Select your assignment state and enter package details to see a comparison.
Stipend tax advantage — annual impact
$0
Pkg A — tax saved/wk from stipends
$0
Pkg B — tax saved/wk from stipends
$0
Pkg A — est. annual tax saved (52 wks)
$0
Pkg B — est. annual tax saved (52 wks)
About these estimates: Federal income tax uses 2026 marginal brackets adjusted for filing status and standard deduction. FICA = 7.65% on taxable wages. State income tax uses average effective rates by state. Actual withholding depends on W-4 elections, itemized deductions, other income, and local taxes. Non-taxable stipends require a qualifying tax home — if you do not maintain a permanent residence, stipends may be fully taxable. This tool is for comparison and education only — not tax or legal advice. Consult a travel nurse-specialized CPA before making financial decisions.

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Refer a Locum Program

Know someone looking for a locum assignment? Explore our Refer a friend program.

$2000 BONUS
If you know another talented physician or advanced practice professional who might be interested in the flexibility and rewards a locums career can provide, refer them to our company and let us reward you with $2000 for each referral.
To qualify for the bonus:
  • Refer a physician or advanced practice professional who Cynet Health has not presented to a facility or reached out to in the last 12 months.
  • Be sure to use the online referral form yourself before the candidate has been presented by Cynet Health to a healthcare facility.
  • Once the medical professional has worked the minimum qualifying hours within 12 months from the date you’ve referred them (250 hours for a physician or 500 hours for an advanced practice professional), you will be eligible to earn $2000.*
  • After 30 days of completion of the qualifying hours, your referral reward of $2000 will be processed.

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Tips for First Time Travelers

Ask yourself why you want to travel

Why do you want to travel? Is it money, the experience, or perhaps both? Can I afford to travel? How does this affect my personal life?

Know before you go

Confirm if weekends, evenings or on-call are expected. Get clarification on accommodations and other necessities.

Arrive a few days early before your report date

Be familiar with the area you will be living, as well as the lay of the facility where you will be working, and importantly, the parking if applicable. It is ideal to live withing a reasonable proximity to your new work place.

Educate yourself

There are many social media groups, travel nursing sites and experienced travelers to get insight. Join relevant support groups. It can also be a great way to make new friend.

Be flexible

Working in the medical field is no doubt demanding. Long hours and night shifts are often the norm. It is more likely that more opportunity will be available for those that can be flexible.

What to bring

As a traveler, “less is more”. The beauty of minimalism is that it allows flexibility for future opportunities. Always remember the necessities; your certifications/credentials, and government id’s. A passport and comfy shoes are recommended, too? You are a traveler, after all!

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Refer a Friend Program

Know someone looking for a job in healthcare?
Explore our Refer a friend program.

$1500 BONUS
RNs – UP TO $1500 ($500 for each 13 week assignment)
LVNs/LPNs – UP TO $1000 ($333 for each 13 week assignment)
CNAs – UP TO $300 ($100 for each 13 week assignment)
$1000 BONUS

ALLIED HEALTH 1 – UP TO $1000

($333 for each 13 week assignment)
Audiologist, Cardiovascular Rad Tech, Certified Respiratory Therapist, CT Technologist, Cath Lab Technologist, CVOR Tech, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Cytotechnologist, Registered Dental Hygienist, Echo Technologist, Histotechnologist, Interventional Rad Tech, Mammographer, MRI Technologist, Medical technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Occupational Therapist, registered dietician, Pharmacist, Polysomnographer, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiology Technician, Radiation Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Social Worker, Speech Therapist, Ultrasound Technician, Vascular Technologist

$600 BONUS

ALLIED HEALTH 2 – UP TO $600

($200 for each 13 week assignment) Certified Surgical Technician, Sterile Processing Technician

ALLIED HEALTH 3 AND NON CLINICAL – UP TO $300

($100 for each 13 week assignment)
Anesthesia Technician, Dental Assistant, Dialysis Technician,
EEG Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Lab Technician, Pharmacy technician, Project Coordinator, Sleep Lab Technician, Xray Technician, Admin Asst/Secretary, Cook, Customer Service Representative, Dietary Aide, EKG Technician, Environmental Services, Medical Coder, Medical Collector, Medical Receptionist,
Any Other Position.

*Assignments have to be back to back without any gaps & referral amount is paid after completion of each assignment.

Direct Hire

$2000 BONUS
C-Level & Executives
$1000 BONUS
RNs/APPs
$500 BONUS
Allied Health
$250 BONUS
Non-Clinical

*Payable upon successful completion of the first assignment.
*For assignments less than 13 weeks, the referral bonus will be prorated.
*Referrals are valid if the candidate is not in our database or if they have had no activity for the last 12 months
*Assignments must be at least 13 weeks long to qualify for the referral bonus, and they must start within 30 days of the previous assignment (including extensions)
*The referral amount is paid after the completion of each assignment

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