Travel nurses deployed through staffing networks like Cross Country Healthcare typically earn weekly gross pay packages ranging from $1,800 to over $3,000, depending heavily on the geographic location, medical specialty, and urgent facility needs. These earnings are split between a taxable hourly base rate and non-taxable stipends allocated for housing and meals, provided the nurse maintains a permanent tax home elsewhere. While peak compensation rates have stabilized compared to historical highs during previous health emergencies, travel nursing continues to offer substantially higher weekly take-home pay than standard permanent staff positions.