NICU RN in Atlanta, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,450/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.25
- Weekly
- $2,450
- Yearly (full-time)
- $127,400
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.25/hour — 36% 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, 40 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, 617 of them in Atlanta.
- 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 a specialized NICU RN contract in Atlanta, GA, providing weekend block nights—Friday through Sunday—in a Level IV and surgical NICU setting. This role involves managing critically ill neonates with diagnoses such as CDH, MAS, NEC, TEF/EA, BPD, and pulmonary hypertension. Flexibility to float to other units and working at least one holiday during the 13-week assignment are expected. Candidates should have NICU level IV or surgical experience and carry PALS certification; NRP is preferred. The facility is nicotine-free, requiring testing along with drug screening, and mandates flu vaccinations—religious or medical exemptions are not permitted. You’ll be actively involved in stabilizing and monitoring neonatal patients during critical moments, making this a truly impactful experience for seasoned NICU nurses.
Weather:
The weather around this time tends to be mild with gentle breezes and moderate temperatures, making it comfortable for outdoor activities and exploring the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and parks.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden for lush plant displays and beautiful scenery
- Explore the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world
- Take a day trip to Stone Mountain Park for hiking, scenic train rides, and laser shows
- Spend a day at Callaway Gardens, a relaxing outdoor retreat with beautiful gardens and lakes
- Discover the historic Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, including his childhood home and Ebenezer Baptist Church
Job Specifics:
Location: Atlanta, GA
Shift: 40 hour week, variable shifts
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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