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 position as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Step Down unit at Emory University Hospital places you in a high-acuity, cardiac-focused environment. You will work predominantly 12-hour days, three days a week, providing specialized care for complex cardiac patients such as those with heart transplants, LVADs, or undergoing cardiac procedures. Your role involves interpreting telemetry, managing multiple cardiac drips, and responding to the needs of patients with conditions like heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-procedure care. This assignment offers an opportunity to deepen your cardiac expertise in a rigorous, fast-paced setting, with the chance to work independently on technically demanding tasks.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Atlanta, GA
Shift: 12-hour days, AM shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours
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