PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Atlanta, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,744/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $48.44
- Weekly
- $1,744
- Yearly (full-time)
- $90,688
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $48.44/hour — 8% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia right now
- 1,457 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 605 of them in Atlanta.
- Pay in these listings: $16.15 – $105/hour, median $51.25/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Georgia: $44.98/hour ($93,558/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($85.00/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
This 13-week travel contract is designed for an experienced Registered Nurse to support a medical step-down unit on 12-hour night shifts. You will care for patients with complex medical needs, including sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, substance use conditions, status epilepticus, and encephalopathy. The assignment may include floating to other intermediate care units, offering variety throughout your contract. Candidates should have at least two years of experience along with current ACLS and BLS certifications.
Weather
Atlanta generally offers comfortable outdoor weather around this time of year, with mild temperatures, plenty of opportunities for exploring, and occasional rain. Pack layers so you can enjoy both daytime outings and cooler evenings.
Fun Things To Do
• City Adventure: Explore the Georgia Aquarium and nearby Centennial Olympic Park.
• Arts and Culture: Visit the High Museum of Art and browse the surrounding Midtown attractions.
• Local Outing: Walk or bike along the Atlanta BeltLine and stop at nearby restaurants and shops.
• Day Trip: Spend a day hiking, sightseeing, and enjoying outdoor activities at Stone Mountain Park.
• Day Trip: Visit Athens for its music scene, local restaurants, galleries, and historic downtown.
Job Specifics
City and State: Atlanta, Georgia
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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