Stepdown RN in Atlanta, Georgia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,102/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.39
- Weekly
- $2,102
- Yearly (full-time)
- $109,304
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $58.39/hour — 30% 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, 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
This contract opportunity calls for a registered nurse with a solid background in cardiac care to join the high-acuity Step Down unit at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. The role involves working 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, three days per week, focusing on patients with complex cardiac conditions including heart transplants, LVADs, and various arrhythmias. You'll interpret telemetry, manage cardiac drips such as heparin and amiodarone, and assist with procedures like catheterizations and stent placements. This assignment offers a chance to deepen your expertise in advanced cardiac therapies and work alongside a dedicated team in a renowned academic medical center. There is a playful undertone here—think of yourself as a cardiac rhythm detective, solving rhythm mysteries and restoring harmony to the heartbeats you care for.
Weather:
Typically, the weather around this time of year in Atlanta offers mild to warm days, with plenty of sunshine and occasional gentle breezes. It’s ideal for outdoor activities and exploring the city’s vibrant neighborhoods after work.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Atlanta, GA
Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
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