NICU RN in Atlanta, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,085/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.92
- Weekly
- $2,085
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,420
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $57.92/hour — 29% 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
- 1,447 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 599 of them in Atlanta.
- Pay in these listings: $16.15 – $85.00/hour, median $51.53/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:
Provide specialized care for critically ill newborns in a Level IV NICU during a 13-week travel contract in Atlanta. This weekend-focused assignment requires coverage every Saturday and Sunday plus one weekday day shift, with holiday and occasional night coverage required. The schedule is primarily 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. You may float to other departments, the sister NICU, and nearby sister campuses within approximately 12 miles. Recent NICU and travel experience, EPIC proficiency, and Level IV NICU experience are required. BLS and PALS are required, with NRP preferred.
Weather:
Atlanta typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with crisp mornings, pleasant afternoons, and occasional rain. Light layers and a jacket are useful for cooler evenings and outdoor activities.
Fun Things To Do:
• Outdoor Escape: Walk or bike along the Atlanta BeltLine and explore nearby shops and restaurants.
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Job Specifics:
City and State: Atlanta, Georgia
Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; every Saturday and Sunday plus one weekday, with holiday and night coverage required
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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