Heart__RN

okay, at the risk of sounding anal; here goes If $20/hr is your base pay, and $12 of the $32 is your per diem, then you are only getting taxed on the 20/hr. The other should be tax-free. $570 ....... 20 x 36 = 720 (-22% for taxes depending on # of your deductions) + $432 ....... 12 x 36 = 432 (not taxable) $1002 ....... take home /week (+ free housing) But make them spell it out for you. The terminology they use when making offers gets confusing. Different recruiters use the same words but with different meanings, depending on the "jargon" of their company. It took me forever to figure out what the "blended rate" of pay was. (Until the next person said it, and meant something completely different.) Hopefully, some of that made sense:confused:

Another suggestion to think about... Check with travel companies that have assignments close to your home, and do "local travel." That's what I've been doing this year. If there's not one available that I like, I take Registry per diem shifts until I find another one I want. You won't get the housing stipend or daily per diem, (unless you commute more than 50 miles), but the hourly pay is very good. It is also a way to find a place you really like, that you might want to make your permanent job. Remember: The agency doesn't have to be in your state... it's the location of the assignment that counts! Good luck