19 openings from $1,746–$2,970/week in Augusta, GA — Cardiac Tele, PCU, Medical Surgical. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 14 furnished places to stay.
19 openings from $1,746–$2,970/week right now.
14 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91.9 | 8% lower |
| Housing | 70.6 | 29% lower |
| Utilities | 89.5 | 11% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.3 | 4% lower |
| Services | 98.5 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $975 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,105 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,450 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,325 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Augusta is $113–$131 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.
For the same specialties, Augusta pays about 2% below the national median, across 12 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about +6%. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
See all 19 openings in Augusta
1 hospital in Augusta is hiring travel nurses, 17 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.