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GHR HealthcareAthens, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Athens, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$51.25
Weekly
$1,845
Yearly (full-time)
$95,940
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $51.25/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

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  • Pay in these listings: $20.45 – $105/hour, median $51.50/hour.
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Job description

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract Jobs in Athens, Georgia

Join an on-site Emergency Department in Athens, GA as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) and provide high-quality emergency nursing care during a 13-week assignment.

Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a fast-paced Emergency Department serving a diverse patient population. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in Athens’ vibrant college-town atmosphere, rich music and arts scene, historic character, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Athens, Georgia
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • End Date: January 31, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site Emergency Department

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

  • Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience
  • Strong patient assessment, triage, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to complete required credentialing, background screening, and onboarding documentation
  • Availability to work scheduled 12-hour night shifts throughout the travel assignment

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and triage patients according to acuity and clinical needs
  • Deliver timely nursing care to patients with emergent, urgent, and complex medical conditions
  • Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate clinical team
  • Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary healthcare staff to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes
  • Accurately document assessments, nursing interventions, and patient progress in the medical record
  • Provide patient and family education, emotional support, and discharge guidance

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel contract in Athens, Georgia, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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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