PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Atlanta, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,553/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $43.14
- Weekly
- $1,553
- Yearly (full-time)
- $80,756
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $43.14/hour — 4% below 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:
This travel contract is for a Registered Nurse supporting an intermediate/step-down setting in Atlanta. You will care for a varied patient population, including individuals recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and head and neck surgery. Patients may range from room air to BIPAP or Optiflow support, with a focus on high-risk respiratory and cardiac needs. The assignment follows 12-hour day shifts and offers the opportunity to work with complex cases across multiple specialties. Holiday coverage includes two major holidays and one minor holiday.
Weather:
Atlanta typically offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with pleasant daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, and occasional rain. Layers and a light jacket are useful for enjoying the city throughout the day.
Fun Things To Do:
• Georgia Aquarium: Explore one of the city’s most popular attractions and its extensive aquatic exhibits.
• Atlanta BeltLine: Walk, bike, browse public art, and visit restaurants along this urban trail.
• Day trip to Chattanooga: Visit the Tennessee Aquarium, explore downtown, and enjoy riverfront views.
• Day trip to Helen: Experience a Bavarian-style mountain town with shops, restaurants, and nearby outdoor scenery.
• Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park: Learn about Atlanta’s civil rights history and visit significant historic sites.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Atlanta, Georgia
Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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