13 week (LOCAL TRAVEL NURSE) crisis response PAYCHECK breakdown

[@theydailyarcane]

That’s absolutely crazy. I never knew that’s how much a local travel nurse could make. I’m sure that’s come with great sacrifices but congratulations! I’m hoping to start my nursing career soon!

[@jackie9200]

Thank you for being so transparent with us about the realities of travel nursing!

[@NursesToRiches]

Considering Georgia has a low cost of living, that's a pretty decent amount of money. That is how much staff nurses in my part of California are making. The cost of living in this area is the same as it is in a city like Austin, Texas.

[@danielledalia2452]

Atlanta area no longer is low cost of living lol

[@wingsumlam8405]

So this contract is about 5000/week which is not bad absolutely love it- please do more video on it!

[@zeezeebo]

Wow, I’m in Ny NY taking home 3k every 2wks pay period at my full time jib. To make more I’ve to work OT for 90$/hr

[@Katherine_Ann]

That isn't bad for a staff nurse! Although cost of living is pretty high in NYNY I would imagine.

[@everythingtravelnurse]

I have four years of Travel Nursing in the books. Never done a local contract and seeing how much taxes it comes with I'm going to stick with out of state Travel! Such a great way to travel the country. Are you ever going to join us?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey there, thanks so much for commenting! I'm sure you have seen a lot of cool places! You know I have thought about true traveling but I enjoy coming home to my husband every night 😊 and being active within my Church. At this point I don't feel a want to do it but only the Lord knows my future so maybe one day!

[@everythingtravelnurse]

@@Katherine_Ann Travel Nursing has been around for over 20 years. It'll be around when he retires. You can take him with you one day. Plan ahead and know that before the pandemic I was still making 100k/9month. I've got the tax stubs to prove it. Keep it open as an option.

[@Trusttheprocessagain]

@@Katherine_Ann beautiful choices❤

[@balla2828]

@@everythingtravelnurse 100k after taxes in 9 months or 100k pre-taxes?

[@balla2828]

How do taxes differ for out of state travel nurses compared to local travel nurses??? How or why are they less since that is what you seem to be implying..?

[@xTheReaper25]

Been watching your content lately. Thank you for your insights and being honest. Im an ADN student graduating in spring. Your videos are very helpful to me. My options in my town is very limited. I might consider doing travel nursing after a year of experience. Any advise as to what department i should go for before i do travel nursing?

[@Katherine_Ann]

How exciting! So happy you found my channel as well 😊 Right out of nursing school you really can go into anything you want! Now I will say most travel positions do require 2yrs of experience. I would say go into a specialty because you enjoy it, not just because that's what type of nursing offers the most money as a traveler.

[@xTheReaper25]

@@Katherine_Ann im shooting for OR or cathlab/cardio. But both require acute care experience. Hope i can get in straight to a specialty area. Btw, can you do a video regarding how to negotiate pay?

[@Katherine_Ann]

I actually already have one out about that! 😊

[@Katherine_Ann]

But I guess it's for travelers, I'll make one for staff nurses too!

[@hant679]

I chuckled a bit at your definition of "tiny hospital". My local hospital is a 10 bed hospital. A 70 bed sounds large in comparison, lol.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Wow!

[@yellowjones2103]

Best and honest video I hate when nurse dance around the numbers

[@mirandaalexis]

It's tempting to do a travel assignment in Georgia next since I've done Tennessee now

[@Katherine_Ann]

Come work with me!😊

[@mirandaalexis]

@@Katherine_Ann I may take you up on that

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@mirandaalexis we could do a video together too 😊

[@kokidchaz4790]

112 x 40 = $4480 a week, 168 x 20 = $3360 a week overtime , 4480+3360= $7840 total a week with overtime, 7840 x 4= $31360 a month with overtime, 31360 x 12 = $376,320 a year with overtime, then they take taxes which is fine, is this really possible with local because going out of state they take more money from house,food, out of state tax, agency tax.. cuz ill go to a ABSN program, i have the credits?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Almost 400k... not too shabby at all if you can pull that off!

[@ronilostangcay5629]

yes

[@StubbornPrincessEmii]

Same with travel nurse aides getting paid a lot but not as much as a travel nurse. ^_^ I appreciate you posting this video! I'm into being a travel nurse assistant. I have 3 years of experience in nursing homes.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for watching, Emily!

[@MrIowahawks77]

Where did you look up to see you could get a local food stipend

[@Katherine_Ann]

www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates This is the website for GA!

[@MrIowahawks77]

@@Katherine_Ann awesome Great video

[@MrIowahawks77]

@@Katherine_Ann sorry confused what’s does it say exactly that your qualify for it. I’m misunderstanding this

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@MrIowahawks77 www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates/mie-breakdown this will help!

[@MrIowahawks77]

@@Katherine_Ann that is awesome. Thank you so much! 🙏

[@josecarlosrodriguez3946]

What does the future look like for travel nurses.? I’m starting my journey going back to school and would like to do this as well.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks for your question, Jose! That's a good question and I don't think anyone really knows. I think rates will likely go down, but who knows. There seems to perpetually be a shortage of nurses and it's an always growing profession, especially with an aging population. I think there will always be the possibility of doing travel nursing!

[@dawiddurda]

Oh Hi! I would like ask you something I am confused about one thing. What is the right procedure in case that follows. If patient suffers from cardiac arrest due to internal bleeding couses by stab wound into heart should we perform CPR in this case or abandon resustitation Instead intubate, give 50% glucose solution and drive to the nearest hospital on signal?? Im confused😓

[@ArizonaDavis97]

Holy sh*t , congratulations 🎊

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks!

[@eyerish9451]

May I know what travel nursing agency you had for this contract? And what hospital in Georgia were you assigned?

[@Katherine_Ann]

This specific contract was through AYA at Villa Rica Hospital

[@corymathewson3240]

Hey Katherine! How were you able to find a local contract?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Great question! My first contract was with AYA and this upcoming contract is with a local agency named SPIRE. All you have to simply do is find a recruiter and see who takes local travelers. I've had no issues at all here in ATL. all the hospitals take local travelers.

[@redcapote4760]

@@Katherine_Ann Is "local" travel nursing an option anywhere in the country? Making travel nursing type money and getting to go back to your regular full time house all the time sounds ideal.

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@redcapote4760 its ideal to me I'd say 😊 some hospital I have heard dont accept local travel nurses but I havent run into that nor personally know of anyone who has run into that issue.

[@csick11]

Thanks for sharing. I thought travel nurses didn't have to pay taxes ?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Sam, depending on the type of travel nursing, you may be eligible for tax free stipends. Your regular hourly rate is still taxable, though.

[@csick11]

@Nurse Katherine thank you for explaining. Keep up the excellent content. I feel that you have great potential for youtube streaming. You can probably quit nursing soon from youtube revenue. You get to be home with your family and loving husband

[@WinniethePoohismyspiritanimal]

So as a medical assistant, am I allowed to travel like this? Or is it just strictly for nurses

[@Katherine_Ann]

I believe there is a market for medical assistants out there! I kno there are travel CNAs so I would imagine there is an area for you too. 😊

[@jennitapia1269]

Im debating on being a travel ER tech. Currently offered a 13 week, 3x12 night shifts. 4hours away from home. How should i weight this out..?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey Jenni, thanks for your question. It all depends on your situation. I would consider how much they're offering you, what days they would require you to work and if you have kids or a spouse that is obviously a big factor. Good luck with your decision!

[@AGHartness213]

How long was your daily commute? I live in GA too!

[@Katherine_Ann]

My first assignment was 44 miles my next assignment is 1 mile from where I live 🎊

[@AGHartness213]

@@Katherine_Ann wow that’s awesome!! I’ll definitely be looking into that! Thanks for the video 😁

[@wardawarda4825]

@@Katherine_Ann how is 1 mile from your consider a travel nurse?

[@zairemonae9820]

Hello, I really loved your video! Is it at all possible for a local travel to still get the tax free stipend when they get a hotel or air b&b? like if the commute is an hour or more and the nurse doesnt or isnt able to drive home after a shift? Im just curious if theres any way to finesse. lol

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Zaire! Thanks so much for watching. That's a good question. I'm not sure if they would because the appeal of a local travel contract is being close to your home. You could always reach out to some travel agencies to see if they would!

[@SR-kz9un]

That tax total was crazy!

[@godisgood8186]

Which travel company did you use?

[@Katherine_Ann]

I was using Aya Healthcare at the time, but I've since switched!

[@coolestgyever531]

Man oh man, I wonder how long this kinda pay for travelers will be sustainable. I feel like it'll be really nerfed in a couple years.

[@Katherine_Ann]

It's dropped significantly already!

[@balla2828]

How much overtime were you working per week on average? Also does that final net pay amount include leftover money from stipends?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey BaLLa, there was no overtime worked in this paycheck 😊 And as far as stipends go, I was not receiving any for this contract.

[@balla2828]

@@Katherine_Ann ahh gotcha. Is there a 50 mile rule for stipends or something of that nature? Could you please explain how that works and are there any factors that can influence the stipend amount?

[@bobbyatha1684]

​@BaLLa Hi. Travel recruiter here. IRS requirements for stipends are basically duplicating expenses. Meaning paying for a perm tax home plus temp housing at the assignment location. Most agencies add a 50mi rule to be considered local or travel. Facilities themselves sometimes add a minimum mileage required to be considered local vs travel. Which could vary and also have different rates. And some won't hire local at all. Hope that helps a bit!

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@bobbyatha1684 Thanks for your insight!

[@msalinas2434]

Katherine do they require you to be covid 19 vaccinated?

[@Katherine_Ann]

That is dependent on the facility. Where I have been working, nope!

[@msalinas2434]

@@Katherine_Ann 🙏🏼 thank you

[@d-woods7198]

Are the nursing contracts less money now?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey, my rate has decreased twice now and I have noticed a drop overall.

[@RedFaceeee]

Is this a typical contract or a crisis contract? Cause after Covid these would not be around

[@Katherine_Ann]

The assignment on here was crisis but currently on a normal non crisis local travel and I'm only making $100 less a week.

[@RedFaceeee]

Hearing this is insane as a Canadian RN. Time to move to the US I guess! We get paid peanuts here. How many hours per week do you average in these contracts?

[@Katherine_Ann]

@@RedFaceeee that's not the first time I've heard that about Canada. I work 36hr a week, 3 12 hour shifts. Some travelers are doing 48 hours weeks or even 60.

[@RedFaceeee]

@@Katherine_AnnThe starting hourly wage here is 33$ cad/hr. Would you mind sharing what travel agency you have had of experiences with.

[@dukekim8753]

Hello, does travel nurse agency pay for the hotel seperately? Or do we gotta find and pay for place to stay

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi there! Some agencies will recommend places to stay but I would say for what I have hard you find your own place to stay. I have met a lot of true travelers staying in AirBnBs

[@jirehzemel718]

What state are you? I know some states is different

[@Katherine_Ann]

I'm in Georgia!

[@meshajenkins8539]

Hi I live in Atlanta. What agency is it that you worked for? I’m a nurse as well. Thanks

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Mesha! Email me and we can talk more! [e-mail]/

[@flowerking5410]

are you still in travel this time? its hard to land another contract again here in cali please recommend travel agency

[@Katherine_Ann]

I am still traveling. I'm currently on a local assignment in Atlanta GA. I have heard Premier is great to work with, SPIRE also, I did one contract with AYA which I have mixed thoughts on them.

[@flowerking5410]

@@Katherine_Ann oh wow thank you for replying. Just done a contract with them and the extension they are offering is way too low thats why im looking for new travel agency.Just like you i travel locally but tax is super high, my paycheck goes to tax...😂

[@mlsa9520]

Sounds great! If the contract gets canceled before you complete the 13 weeks will you still get paid for the entire 13 weeks? Also if you are not needed on a scheduled work day will you still get paid for that day? Thanks! 🙃

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Melissa! If a contract get cancelled you dont get paid for the entire 13 weeks unfortunately. And nope you wont get paid if you're not needed.

[@mlsa9520]

@@Katherine_Ann Okay. Great information!! That helps alot. Thank you! 😊

[@rlouis215]

That net was good but wow they took you to the cleaners in taxes 16k in 13weeks that’s insane

[@Katherine_Ann]

It is wild!

[@nandohosp312]

How did I get here by googling Kino Yoga

[@Katherine_Ann]

Haha that's a great question, but thanks for watching anyways!

[@alenkadolinar8997]

Did i hear correctly you correctly $9000 in 13 weeks? Thats $692 a week ...how is that good money?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Alenka! I made just over 4K a week! So it turned out to be over 52,000 for 13 weeks!

[@recreationalvehicle5212]

So roughly 3k a week net?

[@Katherine_Ann]

You got it!

[@kathleencolwell8947]

You need to get out of Georgia, sweetheart. The pay scale (even for travelers) on the East coast, and particularly the Southeast, is abysmal. I would be hard-pressed to get out of bed for the rates you outlined and I’m not doing “crisis” staffing.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Kathleen! I do see the other states and what they pay I however am also wanting to serve my husband well and my Church and dont feel as if I go outside of local travel and be a true traveler I can juggle that well. 😊

[@donaldhudson5237]

Hello Kathleen, how are you doing

[@balla2828]

@@Katherine_Ann What an awesome response. Your values 🎯

[@rikardosalampesi3677]

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[@liyahb8022]

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[@Katherine_Ann]

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[@CWeav3]

😲

[@thomasbednar7475]

Are you paying for your own healthcare?

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hey Thomas, good question. I am on my husbands benefits, but some travel nursing companies do offer plans.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

This hurts my stomach.

[@coolcat2956]

same.

[@barbaraminchew4677]

This the current generation of sharks.IT S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY.Patients don't even play into this.SHAME.

[@Katherine_Ann]

Hi Barbara, thanks for your comment. I would kindly disagree. I believe I'm just being compensated accordingly for my experience and skill set, this no way affects the care I provide for my patients, and if anything, I'm assisting hospitals that are short staffed provide adequate care for patients.

[@barbaraminchew4677]

@@Katherine_Ann well said.

[@zairemonae9820]

Hello, I really loved your video! Is it at all possible for a local travel to still get the tax free stipend when they get a hotel or air b&b? like if the commute is an hour or more and the nurse doesnt or isnt able to drive home after a shift? Im just curious if theres any way to finesse. lol

[@Katherine_Ann]

Thanks so much for watching! That's a great question Zaire, I'm not sure. The purpose of being a local travel nurse is staying at your home of record so you're not having to get a hotel or AirBnB. Who knows though, I'd reach out to some agencies and see what you can find!