2 openings from $1,956–$2,091/week in Athens, GA — Operating Room, PCU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.
2 openings from $1,956–$2,091/week right now.
3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Athens-Clarke County, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 7% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93.3 | 7% lower |
| Housing | 76.8 | 23% lower |
| Utilities | 89.3 | 11% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.3 | 4% lower |
| Services | 98.7 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,070 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,185 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,570 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,777 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Athens is $154 per night, plus up to $74 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.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,748 based on 3 reports.
1 hospital in Athens is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.