Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 317-bed hospital in Phoenix, AZ — Magnet · Teaching.
110 openings posted here, advertised at $1,826 to $2,370 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Banner Estrella Medical Center has 110 openings posted across 7 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,826 to $2,370, with a median of $2,128. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Arizona median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | 42 | $1,826 – $2,136 | $2,128 | at the median | Day, Night |
| ER | 25 | $2,128 – $2,136 | $2,132 | at the median | Night |
| PCU | 23 | $2,235 | $2,235 | at the median | Day, Night |
| Med-Surg | 10 | $1,985 – $2,004 | $1,995 | 7% under | Day, Night |
| Mother-Baby | 7 | $2,128 – $2,136 | $2,132 | at the median | Day |
| OR | 2 | $2,370 | $2,370 | at the median | Day |
| Cath Lab | 1 | $2,370 | $2,370 | 2% under | Day |
The comparison is against the Arizona median advertised rate for the same specialty. Banner Estrella Medical Center posts above it in 0 of 7 specialties with a comparison.
ICU: 42 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $1,826 to $2,136 a week, at the Arizona median. ER: 25 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,128 to $2,136 a week, at the Arizona median. PCU: 23 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,235 a week, at the Arizona median.
Against the national average, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ runs housing 21% above and utilities 7% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3% above |
| Housing | 21% above |
| Utilities | 7% below |
| Groceries and goods | 5% below |
| Services | 4% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Phoenix is $1,885 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,625.
Arizona taxes wage income.
120 traveler listings within 25 miles of Banner Estrella Medical Center.
Other Arizona hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa | 250 | $2,136 | 629 | $1,930 |
| Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus | Tucson | 97 | $2,239 | 559 | $1,370 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Phoenix | 91 | $2,583 | 383 | $1,885 |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center | Sun City West | 62 | $2,235 | 337 | $1,850 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler | 33 | $2,112 | 429 | $2,385 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.4★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.4 |
| Culture | 4.5 |
| Management | 2.5 |
| Safety | 5.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Really great nurses, some good CNAs but overall good CNA nurse relationships. IV teams, pharmacy techs, doctors on unit. For the first half of my contract I was getting called off once a week, which w…
Cons: Management was not good, I was on an ortho floor (6A), management were 2 older ladies who clearly have not worked the floor in 30 years if ever. They do not get to know their staff, and every little c…