Hospitals in Mesa, AZ
2 facilities hiring travelers, 114 openings. Advertised pay sits level with the Arizona median; a two-bedroom runs $1,930 a month at HUD fair market rent, 2% above Phoenix's.
- Facilities hiring
- 2
- Openings
- 114
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,268
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,930
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Facilities
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
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 Mesa is $1,930 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,660.
Arizona taxes wage income.
Against Phoenix, a two-bedroom here runs 2% higher ($1,930 against $1,885).
Housing on CircleRN
113 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Mesa's hospitals.
- Mesa Retreat — $3,000 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- Great area, close to downtown, and several Banner facilities. MD Anderson, Desert, and Banner Gteway — $3,200 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.4 mi
- 55t community with amenities and golf — $2,200 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3 mi
- Modern 2BR/2BA in Downtown Mesa Walk to Main St & Near Hospitals — $1,900 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3.5 mi
- Southwestern color scheme and decor to match the Arizona vibe — $1,175 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.5 mi
- FURNISHED 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH PATIO HOME NEAR BANNER BAYWOOD — $2,200 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 4.1 mi
- Newly renovated little cottage — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.5 mi
- Gorgeous 3-bedroom condo, fully furnished, pool, spa — $2,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 4.5 mi
- 1 Bedroom 1 bathroom private apt attached to main house — $1,450 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.5 mi
- Condo close to everything! — $1,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 6.1 mi
- Private Mini Suite & Den - Gilbert, AZ located in highly desirable Morrison Ranch — $1,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.3 mi
- Gilbert, AZ. 1bed/1bath private guest suite. Full Kitchen, W/D, Heated Pool. — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.3 mi
Common questions
- Which Mesa hospital hires travelers most?
- Banner Desert Medical Center, with 112 of the city's 114 openings and 629 beds. Banner Baywood Medical Center is second at 2. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need an Arizona license to work in Mesa?
- Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- How does Mesa compare with Phoenix?
- Mesa's median advertised rate is $2,268 a week against $2,268 in Phoenix; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,930 in Mesa and $1,885 in Phoenix. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Mesa?
- Yes: 113 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Arizona tax travel nurse pay?
- Arizona taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Mesa, AZ?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Mesa, AZ on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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