Hospitals in Decatur, GA
1 facility hiring travelers, 45 openings. Advertised pay sits 6% above the Georgia median; a two-bedroom runs $1,720 a month at HUD fair market rent, 17% under Atlanta's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 45
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,240
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,720
See Decatur openings
Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Emory Decatur Hospital | 45 | $1,875 – $2,873 | $2,240 | 401 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA runs housing 11% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | at par |
| Housing | 11% above |
| Utilities | 4% below |
| Groceries and goods | at par |
| Services | 3% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Decatur is $1,720 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,550.
Georgia taxes wage income.
Against Atlanta, a two-bedroom here runs 17% lower ($1,720 against $2,065).
Housing on CircleRN
180 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Decatur's hospitals.
- Fully Furnished 3BR Oasis in North Druid Hills Utilities Included! — $3,800 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 3 mi
- Safe, Affluent Brookhaven 1/1 Apt/in-law suite w/ Private Entry (750 sqft) - Bright & Peaceful Oasis! — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.4 mi
- Safe, Affluent Brookhaven 1/1 Apt/in-law suite w/ Private Entry (750 sqft) - Bright & Peaceful Oasis! — $950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.4 mi
- STUDIO3449 NEAR HOSPITALS — $720 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4 mi
- A Suite 4 You ... close to several Atlanta hospitals — $1,100 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.4 mi
- 2 bedroom Next to GSU and 5 Minites from Mercedes Benz/Georgia Acqirium — $1,750 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 6 mi
- One bedroom utility sleeps 3 comfortably — $1,250 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.7 mi
- The Pink Door - You're cozy Atlanta home three bedroom two bath — $2,000 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 8.4 mi
- Contained Opulence 718 — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 8.5 mi
- Midtown west oasis — $3,900 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 8.5 mi
- Comfortable Private Rooms in a Shared Atlanta Home - Fully Equipped, Close to Major Amenities & All — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 8.8 mi
- The Westside Professional Suite: 2BR/2BA + Office | Walk to Reservoir Park — $2,950 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 9.1 mi
Common questions
- Which Decatur hospital hires travelers most?
- Emory Decatur Hospital, with 45 of the city's 45 openings and 401 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Georgia license to work in Decatur?
- 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 Decatur compare with Atlanta?
- Decatur's median advertised rate is $2,240 a week against $1,937 in Atlanta; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,720 in Decatur 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 Decatur?
- Yes: 180 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. 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.
- How long are travel assignments in Decatur, GA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Decatur, GA on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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