Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus is a 559-bed hospital in Tucson, AZ — Magnet · Teaching.
97 openings posted here, advertised at $2,132 to $2,374 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus has 97 openings posted across 6 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,132 to $2,374, with a median of $2,239. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Arizona median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCU | 80 | $2,239 – $2,268 | $2,254 | 1% over | Day, Night |
| PACU | 9 | $2,132 – $2,136 | $2,134 | at the median | Day |
| Mother-Baby | 4 | $2,132 – $2,136 | $2,134 | at the median | Night |
| PICU | 2 | $2,239 | $2,239 | 5% under | Night |
| Cath Lab | 1 | $2,374 | $2,374 | 1% under | Day |
| ER | 1 | $2,132 | $2,132 | at the median | Night |
The comparison is against the Arizona median advertised rate for the same specialty. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus posts above it in 1 of 6 specialties with a comparison.
PCU: 80 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,239 to $2,268 a week, 1% over the Arizona median for PCU. PACU: 9 openings, day shifts, advertised at $2,132 to $2,136 a week, at the Arizona median. Mother-Baby: 4 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,132 to $2,136 a week, at the Arizona median.
Against the national average, Tucson, AZ runs utilities 10% below and housing 8% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Tucson, AZ metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3% below |
| Housing | 8% below |
| Utilities | 10% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Tucson is $1,370 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,050.
Arizona taxes wage income.
35 traveler listings within 25 miles of Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa | 250 | $2,136 | 629 | $1,930 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix | 110 | $2,128 | 317 | $1,885 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Phoenix | 81 | $2,578 | 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, 4.1★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.1 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: Staff were traveler friendly and the nurse aides were awesome. Parking is free right next to the hospital. PCUs felt low acuity so ratios weren't too bad.
Cons: All travelers have to float. Onboarding is annoying with a pass/fail EKG test and orientation is in Mesa over an hour away.