Travel nursing contracts in Georgia advertise a median of $1,962 a week, with the middle half between $1,877 and $1,982, across 30 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Georgia job board.
Travel nurses in Georgia have access to 342 furnished rental listings, 20 reviewed hospitals, and an average weekly pay of $2,748 based on 3 pay reports on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
53 openings across 10 cities from $1,470–$2,970/week.
10 hospitals in Georgia are hiring travel nurses, 51 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
342 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,550/month.
For the same specialties, Georgia pays about 17% below the national median, across 34 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Georgia prices are counted, that is worth about -14%.
Statewide, prices run 4% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96.3 | 4% lower |
| Housing | 88.7 | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 7% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 98.9 | 1% lower |
| Services | 97.3 | 3% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,270/month, the median across 215 Georgia cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Georgia runs $113–$230 per night depending on the area, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Georgia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Georgia reviewed by travel nurses
Travel nurses in Georgia earn an average of $2,748 per week based on 3 pay reports.
Of the 5 nursing specialties with open contracts in Georgia, OR pays the most at $2,228 per week and Med-Surg the least at $1,811.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 9 | $1,872 |
| ICU | 6 | $1,973 |
| Med-Surg | 4 | $1,811 |
| PCU | 4 | $1,964 |
| OR | 4 | $2,228 |