PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Registered Nurse, Home Health, Weekend
AccentCare · Kennesaw, GA
$85k–$95k/ year
Home health and hospice nurse jobs in Kennesaw, GA
Registered Nurses in the Kennesaw area earn a median of $46.33 per hour, about $96,370 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.32 and $51.71. That ranks 86th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 77th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Kennesaw. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Kennesaw.
- $46.33median pay per hour, Atlanta
- $38–$52typical range per hour
- 54,370registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 11% above the Georgia statewide median of $41.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 54,370 registered nurses employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 18.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.22 | $69,100 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.32 | $79,710 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.33 | $96,370 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.71 | $107,560 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.19 | $129,360 | 38% above U.S. median |
How Kennesaw ranks
- 86th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 77th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 12 Georgia metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for home health and hospice nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Kennesaw
- Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.33 median hour buys what $46.30 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Kennesaw paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,668
- Per year: $83,394
- Per month: $6,950
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kennesaw
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $126 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,400 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,200 |
Travel home health and hospice nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area
CMS lists 21 hospitals in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area, 7 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of home health and hospice nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Inc Newnan, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital Johns Creek, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Emory University Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc Newnan, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Marietta, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Wellstar Paulding Medical Center Hiram, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center Cartersville, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital Fayetteville, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cobb County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cobb County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell, GA | 15 mi | $46.33/hr | 92,227 |
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License and tax basics in Georgia
Georgia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Georgia license by endorsement.
Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Kennesaw city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do home health and hospice nurses make in Kennesaw, GA?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $46.33 per hour, about $96,370 a year. The middle half earn between $38.32 and $51.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kennesaw a good place for home health and hospice nurses once cost of living is counted?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 77th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 86th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring home health and hospice nurses in Kennesaw?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Kennesaw. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kennesaw.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Kennesaw as a home health and hospice nurse?
Georgia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Georgia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Kennesaw in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cobb County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Kennesaw?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kennesaw is $126 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,400 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place home health and hospice nurses in Kennesaw?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Emory Healthcare, Inc.Atlanta, GA · 10 wage offers$50.37/ hr$42–$60
- Advocate HealthMacon, GA · 38 postings$47.75/ hr$25–$57
- BrightSpring Health ServicesATLANTA, GA · 2 postings$47.50/ hr$45–$50
- Select MedicalSavannah, GA · 7 postings$46.94/ hr$37–$62
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Low$37Median$47.75High$57
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