WORK 6–9 MONTHS. EARN MORE THAN A FULL YEAR’S SALARY.

If you’re a full-time nurse in Houston earning around $100,000 a year, you’re doing well — but what if you could earn the same amount in just six months? 

And what if working nine months could push you toward $140,000–$170,000+? 

Thousands of nurses are already doing exactly that through SkillGigs — the industry’s most advanced, verified, and performance-driven healthcare talent marketplace. 

This isn’t about chasing random contracts. 

This is about choosing smarter, higher-paying opportunities through a platform built to reward your skills, experience, and reliability. 

THE TRADITIONAL PATH: FULL-TIME RN IN HOUSTON 

A typical full-time RN role in Houston looks like this: 

Annual Salary: ~$100,000   

Weekly Pay: ~$1,923   

Hours: 40 per week   

Commitment: 12 months   

It’s stable — but fixed, inflexible, and capped. 

Your income is limited by salary bands, PTO policies, and rigid schedules. 

THE SKILLGIGS ADVANTAGE: TRAVEL NURSING IN ALBANY, NEW YORK 

Now compare that to a SkillGigs-verified travel contract in Albany, NY: 

Bill Rate: $75/hour   

Average Weekly Hours: 45   

Overtime Rate: 1.5x   

Contract Length: 13 weeks   

Weekly Pay Breakdown: 

40 hours × $75 = $3,000   

5 OT hours × $112.50 = $562.50   

Total Weekly Pay: $3,562.50 

That’s nearly double the weekly pay of many full-time roles. 

 

 

WORK 6 MONTHS. EARN A FULL YEAR’S PAY. 

If you work just 26 weeks (about 6 months): 

$3,562.50 × 26 = $92,625 

That’s almost the same as a full-year Houston salary — in half the time. 

Instead of grinding all year, many SkillGigs nurses: 

• Work 2 contracts   
• Take extended time off   
• Travel   
• Spend time with family   
• Recover from burnout   
• Focus on life outside the hospital   

WORK 9 MONTHS. EARN EVEN MORE. 

If you work 39 weeks (about 9 months): 

$3,562.50 × 39 = $138,937 

That’s nearly $140,000 — without working a full year. 

Now compare that to a traditional Houston RN role: 

$100,000 over 12 months. 

With SkillGigs, you earn about 40% more in three fewer months. 

ADD PER DIEM SHIFTS. ADD EVEN MORE INCOME. 

Many nurses use SkillGigs to add per diem shifts alongside their travel contracts. 

Example: 

1 per diem shift per week   

12 hours at $70/hour = $840 per week   

Over 39 weeks: 

$840 × 39 = $32,760 

Total potential earnings: 

$138,937 + $32,760 = $171,697 

That’s over $170,000 without working year-round. 

WHY NURSES TRUST SKILLGIGS 

SkillGigs isn’t just another job board. It’s a verified, skill-based marketplace built for healthcare professionals. 

• Verified Employers   
• Transparent Pay Rates   
• Skill-Based Matching   
• Real-Time Bidding   
• 200,000+ Healthcare Professionals   
• Trusted by Major Health Systems   

MORE MONEY. LESS BURNOUT. MORE CONTROL. 

With SkillGigs, you choose: 

• When you work   
• Where you work   
• How much you earn   

You’re no longer locked into a 12-month grind. 

FINAL COMPARISON 

Houston Full-Time RN:   

12 months, $100,000, limited flexibility   

SkillGigs (6 months):   

6 months, ~$93,000, high flexibility   

SkillGigs (9 months):   

9 months, ~$139,000, high flexibility   

SkillGigs + Per Diem:   

9 months, $170,000+, maximum control   

JOIN THE MARKETPLACE BUILT FOR TOP NURSES 

If you’re ready to: 

• Earn more   
• Work less   
• Choose your contracts   
• Control your career   

Join SkillGigs — the most advanced healthcare talent marketplace in the industry.