During my time at a busy ER on the East Coast, I was blessed with the oppurtunity to meet many great and awesome RNs who worked hard and had passion behind what they do. This is the reason I went back to school and I am graduating this May. I got a position in the ER I work at and will be for two years and then traveling.
I got into a discussion with a good friend and she cannot comprehend making great money as a Travel nurse. She does nto believe the fact that a Travel nurse can make more than 100k a year. I explained the tax-free home stipend and how you can manipulate this with your hourly and OT to take more home that is tax-free but I am now interested in the math. I am not asking how much you make but rather the math on how a traveler makes good money, including the home stipend (with or without housing), hourly rate, and other compensation like benefits.
I think I may be turning into a number nerd. Any input would be appreciated. Thank You!
