PICU RN in Tucson, Arizona
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,308/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.11
- Weekly
- $2,308
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,016
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $64.11/hour — 34% 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
- 1,489 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona from 8 agencies, 306 of them in Tucson.
- Pay in these listings: $31.88 – $93.99/hour, median $63.75/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Arizona: $47.84/hour ($99,507/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($66.56/hour across 584 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a pediatric intensive care team in Tucson as a travel registered nurse supporting critically ill children on 12-hour night shifts. This assignment includes floating to pediatrics and, when needed, the NICU, with PICU coverage as the priority. You will care for patients requiring expertise with DKA, ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, and other complex pediatric interventions. The schedule includes every-other-weekend coverage, providing a focused contract experience in a specialized setting. Your pediatric expertise will be the key ingredient in this assignment.
Weather:
Tucson typically offers sunny skies, mild daytime temperatures, and cooler evenings around this time of year. The dry climate makes it comfortable to explore outdoor attractions, especially during the warmer part of the day.
Fun Things To Do:
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Desert Adventure: Explore the trails and scenic landscapes of Saguaro National Park.
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Mountain Day Trip: Ride or drive up Mount Lemmon for cooler temperatures, forests, and panoramic views.
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Arts and Culture: Visit the Tucson Museum of Art and explore the surrounding historic district.
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Caverns Day Trip: Tour the underground formations at Kartchner Caverns State Park.
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Local Flavor: Browse Mercado San Agustin for regional food, shopping, and community events.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Tucson, Arizona
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
Duration: 13 weeks
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