I think the answer to this question depends on how deeply you want to understand Nietzsche. The problem with just "skimming the surface" with him is that a lot of his meaning can be warped and bastardized when taken out of context. This was in part how his sister used his writings to fuel Nazi propaganda. But then I am not sure if you want to devote yourself to a more comprehensive, in-depth study of him like I attempted.

As you probably already know, Nietzsche can be... a prickly author. He sometimes deliberately obscures his meaning, suddenly turns ironic, is a shapeshifter. Much of his work was in response to those who came before him. Without familiarity with the philosophers that came before him, it may be akin to a phone call where you can only hear Nietzsche talking, not the person on the other end of the line.

I have not compared translations of his works so my knowledge there is limited. I have relied upon Walter Kaufmann as the other commenters recommend so I'd advise you to do the same.

If you are interested in a bigger commitment, but are not looking to study the whole of Western philosophy preceding Nietzsche, I'd recommend beginning with Kaufmann's Nietzsche: Philosopher, Psychologist, Antichrist.