TRAVEL
NURSE’S
GUIDE TO
GEORGIA
TRAVEL
NURSE’S
GUIDE TO
GEORGIA
GEORGIA BY THE NUMBERS
$60K
Average annual salary of a
registered nurse in GEORGIA
135
NUMBER OF Hospitals in the sTate of GEORGIA
LOWER HOUSING COSTS THAN
THE REST OF THE U.S.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GEORGIA
TRAVEL NURSE SALARY
Georgia is on par with the national average for travel nurse pay. What does that mean to a nurse looking to travel? Travel nurses take home between 10% – 30% more than their permanent counterparts. Please keep in mind that travel nurse pay can land between, below or above this range based on location and their specialty. To compare, the average annual salary of a permanent, registered nurse in Georgia is $60,770, according to Nurse Salary Guide.
TRAVEL NURSE SALARY
Georgia is on par with the national average for travel nurse pay. What does that mean to a nurse looking to travel? Travel nurses take home between 10% – 30% more than their permanent counterparts. Please keep in mind that travel nurse pay can land between, below or above this range based on location and their specialty. To compare, the average annual salary of a permanent, registered nurse in Georgia is $60,770, according to Nurse Salary Guide.
HOW DO I GET MY GEORGIA
NURSING LICENSE?
If a travel nurse wants to obtain their Georgia nursing license, they have to follow these steps:
1. Complete the Application – Licensure by Endorsement. You can either fill out a paper form or fill the form out online.
2. Submit verifications of licensure for your original state of licensure and a current state of licensure. If your license in your original state of licensure is current you are only required to submit verification from that state. Also, if your state provides verification of licensure through Nursys.com please visit nursys.com and request that the verification be made available to the Georgia Board of Nursing. To avoid processing delays please submit paper verification of licensure as part of your application packet.
3. Submit official transcripts from your nursing education program which led to initial licensure. To avoid processing delays please submit your transcripts as part of your application packet.
4. Register for a Background Check
- Click on Application Registration
- Select Secretary of State (SOS)
- Choose Board of Nursing
HOW DO I GET MY GEORGIA NURSING LICENSE?
If a travel nurse wants to obtain their Georgia nursing license, they have to follow these steps:
1. Complete the Application – Licensure by Endorsement. You can either fill out a paper form or fill the form out online.
2. Submit verifications of licensure for your original state of licensure and a current state of licensure. If your license in your original state of licensure is current you are only required to submit verification from that state. Also, if your state provides verification of licensure through Nursys.com please visit nursys.com and request that the verification be made available to the Georgia Board of Nursing. To avoid processing delays please submit paper verification of licensure as part of your application packet.
3. Submit official transcripts from your nursing education program which led to initial licensure. To avoid processing delays please submit your transcripts as part of your application packet.
4. Register for a Background Check
- Click on Application Registration
- Select Secretary of State (SOS)
- Choose Board of Nursing
TRAVEL NURSE
OPPORTUNITIES IN GEORGIA
- Georgia is home to over 135 hospitals.
- There are five Level I trauma centers.
- Multiple large health systems including: WellStar, Metro Atlanta, Southeast and Northeast Georgia Health Systems.
- 11 teaching hospitals such as: Emery University Hospital, Atlanta Medical Center, Grady Memorial Hospital and more.
TRAVEL NURSE OPPORTUNITIES IN GEORGIA
- Georgia is home to over 135 hospitals.
- There are five Level I trauma centers.
- Multiple large health systems including: WellStar, Metro Atlanta, Southeast and Northeast Georgia Health Systems.
- 11 teaching hospitals such as: Emery University Hospital, Atlanta Medical Center, Grady Memorial Hospital and more.
TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING
IN GEORGIA
Our dedicated travel and housing team can help you find great housing in Georgia. There are two options available: company paid housing or receive per diems to secure your own housing.
Georgia’s cost of living is 6% lower than the national average. So, what about housing? On average, housing costs are 13% lower than the rest of the country.
Here are some figures about the average cost of renting apartments in Georgia:
- One-bedroom: 10% below national average.
- Two-bedroom: 16% below national average.
- Three-bedroom: 23% below national average.
Keep in mind that prices and percentages vary based on location.
Whatever the choice, MSO Georgia’s team is available to assist you with all your travel and housing needs. We ensure that your transition is as seamless as possible.
TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING IN GEORGIA
Our dedicated travel and housing team can help you find great housing in Georgia. There are two options available: company paid housing or receive per diems to secure your own housing.
Georgia’s cost of living is 6% lower than the national average. So, what about housing? On average, housing costs are 13% lower than the rest of the country.
Here are some figures about the average cost of renting apartments in Georgia:
- One-bedroom: 10% below national average.
- Two-bedroom: 16% below national average.
- Three-bedroom: 23% below national average.
Keep in mind that prices and percentages vary based on location.
Whatever the choice, MSO Georgia’s team is available to assist you with all your travel and housing needs. We ensure that your transition is as seamless as possible.
