Hospitals in Athens, GA
1 facility hiring travelers, 2 openings. A two-bedroom in Athens runs about $1,185 a month at HUD fair market rent, 43% under Atlanta's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 2
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,080
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,185
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Facilities
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Athens-Clarke County, GA runs housing 23% below and utilities 11% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Athens-Clarke County, GA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 7% below |
| Housing | 23% below |
| Utilities | 11% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Athens is $1,185 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,070.
Georgia taxes wage income.
Against Atlanta, a two-bedroom here runs 43% lower ($1,185 against $2,065).
Housing on CircleRN
7 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Athens's hospitals.
- 4 Bedroom Cottage — $2,600 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 0.9 mi
- 2BR Apartment near downtown Athens — $1,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 1.8 mi
- New construction 2 bed 2.5 bath one level open concept living in Athens close to two major hospitals — $2,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3.6 mi
- Basement apartment with creekside view — $1,100 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 8.3 mi
- 4BR Near Fort Yargo — $3,700 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 19.6 mi
- Fully Furnished 3BR Home in Winder, GA — Perfect for Healthcare Travelers — $3,700 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 20.3 mi
- • Fully Furnished Shared Home for Healthcare Travelers — $1,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 21.6 mi
Common questions
- Which Athens hospital hires travelers most?
- Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, with 2 of the city's 2 openings and 395 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Georgia license to work in Athens?
- Georgia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- How does Athens compare with Atlanta?
- Athens's median advertised rate is $2,080 a week against $1,937 in Atlanta; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,185 in Athens and $2,065 in Atlanta. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Athens?
- Yes: 7 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals, from $1,000 a month. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Georgia tax travel nurse pay?
- Georgia taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
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