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Travel Nurse 24/48 Schedule Pay Calculator

Estimate gross pay, overtime earnings, and shift differentials for a Travel Nurse on a 24/48 schedule. Preset with typical healthcare rates — every field is editable.

Healthcare 24/48 24-hr shifts
Schedule Overview

24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off. Standard in many US fire departments.

Shift Length
24 hrs
Shifts / Cycle
10
Cycle Length
30 days
Avg Hrs / Week
56 hrs
📅 Pattern: 24 hrs on / 48 hrs off (continuous rotation)
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Overtime Rule: FLSA §7(k) fire/EMS exemption — OT after 212 hrs/28 days

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Typical Preset Values for Travel Nurses

Pre-loaded in the calculator from national averages for Travel Nurses. Every value is editable.

VariableDefaultNotes
Hourly Rate$27.00Firefighter base rate
Shift Length24 hoursStandard fire shift
FLSA 7(k) Threshold212 hrs28-day work period
Kelly Day1/cycleBuilt-in off day for hour control
Pros & Cons: 24/48 for Travel Nurses

Pros

  • 2 full days off after every shift
  • Long blocks free for family
  • High camaraderie

Cons

  • 24-hr duty is physically demanding
  • Sleep disruption on shift
  • Complex FLSA 7(k) calcs
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