NICU | RN
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Canton, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $37.78
- Weekly
- $1,360
- Yearly (full-time)
- $70,720
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 09/28/2026
This job pays about $37.78/hour — 16% 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
- 1,478 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 44 of them in Canton.
- 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
Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Canton, GA | 13-Week Day Shift Contract
Join a fast-paced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Canton, Georgia, and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill newborns. This travel nursing job offers a 13-week assignment, 12-hour day shifts, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, team-oriented acute care environment in North Georgia with convenient access to the greater Atlanta area.
Job Details
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Nursing
- Location: Canton, GA 30115
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- End Date: 12/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; schedule may vary
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,360-$1,430
- Setting: Acute care NICU
- Employment Type: W2 travel nursing position
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a NICU, neonatal nursing, or related high-acuity specialty
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Current NRP certification
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and confidence in a high-acuity neonatal care environment
- Ability to work holiday coverage as required by the unit schedule
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to neonatal patients in a fast-paced NICU setting
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and responses to treatment
- Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to support optimal outcomes
- Administer medications and perform nursing interventions according to unit protocols and best practices
- Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and prioritize care for critically ill newborns
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold safety, quality, and infection control standards
Apply now to join this travel NICU RN opportunity in Canton, GA and advance your neonatal nursing career in a supportive healthcare setting.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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