Nursing Jobs in Atlanta, GA

As the capital of Georgia, Atlanta is a hub of music, food, commerce, and even the movie business. Originally named Marthasville for the then-governor’s daughter, Atlanta is as famous for its airport (the busiest in the world) as it is for its hip-hop scene, and for having a key role in the Civil Rights movement.

If you're starting your search for nursing jobs, Atlanta, GA, might just be the place you want to head to for your next career move. This growing city with deep cultural roots may appeal to nursing professionals seeking full-time, part-time, contract, or per diem opportunities in a place with as much to offer off the job as on. You can also expand your search to include nearby cities such as:

Quick Facts About Nursing Jobs in Atlanta

Is Georgia a compact state? Yes. Read about the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
What’s the average nursing salary in Atlanta? This is a breakdown of average annual salaries in Atlanta by license/certification:
- NP salary in Atlanta: $134,960
- RN salary in Atlanta: $99,760
- LPN salary in Atlanta: $64,890
- CNA salary in Atlanta: $40,570
Where can I learn more about nursing licenses in Georgia? Visit the Georgia Board of Nursing website for up-to-date information on licensure in the state. If your license is set to expire soon, our guide to Georgia nursing license renewals can help.

What to Know About Nursing Jobs in Atlanta

The most populous city in Georgia is home to around 520,000 residents, making it about twice as big as the next largest city by population, Augusta. Take a look at the latest job openings for your license or certification:

What will your patients in Atlanta look like? The median age of the city’s residents is 34.5 years old, which is fairly young compared to the state median of nearly 38 years old. People aged 65 and older make up 13% of the population, and people under age 18 make up 17%.

Atlanta, GA, is one of a number of Black-majority cities. The population is 43% Black, 38% White, 7% Hispanic/Latino, 7% two or more races, and 5% Asian. With a diverse patient population like the one Atlanta offers, be sure to let your potential employers know about your cultural competence, which may help you become an even more compelling candidate for the jobs you are most excited about.

Nursing Jobs: Atlanta Healthcare Employers Hiring Now

Healthcare and life science are some of the main industries in Atlanta. If you are interested in research or public health, don’t forget that the granddaddy of them all, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (better known as the CDC), is headquartered in the city.

Prefer to focus on more traditional acute care nursing jobs? Atlanta, GA, has many busy hospitals, medical systems, and healthcare facilities to choose from. Have a look at the latest jobs from these employers:

If you’re looking for long-term or post-acute care jobs, there are options in Atlanta for that kind of practice as well. The Atlanta metro area is home to more than 100 nursing homes, and Fulton County has extensive programming for seniors.

Specialty Nursing Jobs in Atlanta

You can streamline your Atlanta job search by exploring roles by nursing specialty area:

Living in Atlanta

It might be a cliché, but people still talk about Southern hospitality when they talk about Atlanta. You might not know they also talk about Atlanta’s green spaces, like Piedmont Park, and exploring the local trails at Morningside Nature Preserve or floating on the Chattahoochee River. Don’t forget about the BeltLine, a network of multipurpose trails that connects the city’s diverse neighborhoods.

If it’s too warm outside to go hiking, biking, or kayaking on your day off, how about grabbing a bite? Atlanta’s food scene is as hot as the summer weather, offering iconic eats like fried chicken, sweet tea, rather famous popsicles, waffles (with chicken or without), barbeque, and peach everything.

If you’ve had a great brunch, lunch, or dinner and are ready to dive back into the scene, there is everything from championship baseball (the Braves won the Series in 2021) to modern art to classical music. If you want to start on the traditional side, Atlanta has a symphony, an opera company, and the ballet. If you’d like more contemporary music, Atlanta is the epicenter of a legendary hip-hop scene with homegrown stars like OutKast, Ludacris, TLC, and too many more to name. To hear live music of all kinds, there are many famous venues in town including the Fox Theater and Chastain Park Amphitheater.

If art is more your speed, Atlanta has that as well. You can visit traditional spots like the High Museum of Art, the Atlanta Contemporary, or the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. More unusual spaces include the Hammonds House Museum, The Goat Farm Arts Center, or one of dozens of galleries and art installations. If outside art appeals, Atlanta is known for the murals, photography, and event spaces that have brought urban renewal along the BeltLine.

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Atlanta, GA, has excellent career opportunities for nurses and healthcare professionals. Need some help getting started? Find out how Credenza can match you with nursing jobs in your specialty area and preferred facility type.

Nursing Jobs: Atlanta, GA, Overview