Travel nurse & allied health guides

Agency stipends are often compared to federal GSA per diem for the hospital city—not the same as your W-2 wages. Use the calculator, then read the guides below. Compare locum vs per diem shift work if you are choosing a staffing model.

• Travel nurse stipends vs GSA per diem caps

  Why agencies benchmark housing and meal stipends separately against federal GSA lodging and M&IE—and how to read over-cap amounts on your assignment.

• Tax home basics for travel nurses and allied health travelers

  What a tax home means for temporary assignments, duplicate expenses, and when housing and meal stipends may qualify for tax-free treatment.