ER RN in Tucson, Arizona
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,156/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.89
- Weekly
- $2,156
- Yearly (full-time)
- $112,112
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $59.89/hour — 25% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona ($47.84/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona right now
- 1,403 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona from 8 agencies, 273 of them in Tucson.
- Pay in these listings: $31.88 – $91.31/hour, median $63.75/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Arizona: $47.84/hour ($99,507/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($66.04/hour across 564 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel Registered Nurse contract in Tucson supports patients through comprehensive assessment, care planning, direct nursing care, evaluation, education, and discharge coordination. You will review clinical information, monitor patient responses, communicate changes to providers and caregivers, document care thoroughly, and coordinate with the broader healthcare team. The role includes providing direction to licensed and non-licensed personnel while maintaining safe, age-appropriate care in a direct patient care setting. With 12-hour night shifts, this assignment offers a focused overnight rhythm for an experienced acute-care nurse.
Weather:
Tucson typically offers sunny, comfortable days and cooler evenings around this time of year, with generally low humidity and limited rainfall. The desert climate makes light layers useful for moving between daytime activities and nighttime hours.
Fun Things To Do:
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Desert Adventure: Explore Saguaro National Park and its towering cactus landscapes.
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Local Discovery: Visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to experience regional wildlife, plants, and exhibits.
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Mountain Day Trip: Drive to Mount Lemmon for scenic overlooks, cooler temperatures, and outdoor recreation.
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Cultural Visit: Tour Mission San Xavier del Bac and enjoy its historic architecture and setting.
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Cavern Day Trip: Visit Kartchner Caverns State Park for a guided underground adventure.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Tucson, Arizona
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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