OR RN in Athens, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Athens, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,841/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.14
- Weekly
- $1,841
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,732
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
This job pays about $51.14/hour — 14% 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
- 1,478 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 14 of them in Athens.
- Pay in these listings: $20.45 – $105/hour, median $51.50/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
Join our team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Athens, GA, for a 14-week contract that offers a chance to work in a fast-paced surgical environment. This role is perfect for experienced OR nurses who enjoy circulating, performing conscious sedation, and have orthopedic and neuro experience. You'll be working 12-hour day shifts, with the opportunity to gain exposure to trauma cases and scrub alongside skilled colleagues. The setting includes 17 operating rooms, and you'll have the chance to work with advanced unit systems like Epic and Pyxis. This assignment offers a dynamic, hands-on experience—think of it as a surgical adventure with a touch of professional growth.
Weather:
Athens typically enjoys mild and pleasant weather around this time, with warm days and cool evenings, making it ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the city’s vibrant culture.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Athens
- Visit the Georgia Museum of Art
- Day trip to Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium
- Explore Lake Lanier for boating and picnicking
- Hike at the Oconee National Forest
Job Specifics:
Location: Athens, Georgia
Shift: 12-hour days (06:30 - 19:00)
Duration: 14 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours
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