Hospitals in Phoenix, AZ
4 facilities hiring travelers, 219 openings. Advertised pay sits 2% above the Arizona median; a two-bedroom runs $1,885 a month at HUD fair market rent, 2% under Mesa's.
- Facilities hiring
- 4
- Openings
- 219
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,180
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,885
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | 110 | $1,826 – $2,370 | $2,128 | 317 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | 81 | $2,464 – $2,586 | $2,578 | 383 | Childrens |
| St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center | 22 | $1,941 – $2,528 | $2,153 | 531 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix | 6 | $1,985 – $2,821 | $2,182 | 656 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
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 Phoenix is $1,885 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,625.
Arizona taxes wage income.
Against Mesa, a two-bedroom here runs 2% lower ($1,885 against $1,930).
Housing on CircleRN
148 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Phoenix's hospitals.
- Furnished 2-rooms in central Phoenix AZ — $950 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 0.3 mi
- Brick ranch in historic Willo area 2 bedrooms with 3rd bedroom in Casita. — $2,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 1.7 mi
- Studio with privet entrance and private patio. — $1,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.4 mi
- 2BR 1950's Brick House in Central Phoenix — $2,200 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 4.6 mi
- Harvard Place — $2,200 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 4.6 mi
- Central Phoenix Luxury with garage — $4,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 5 mi
- Entire duplex 1bed 1 bath unit. Private yard and parking — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.2 mi
- Fully furnished room. — $800 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 6.4 mi
- Private furniture room. — $1,001 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 6.5 mi
- PHX Camelback Corridor Condo — $2,100 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.7 mi
- 7828 W Pipestone Pl, Phoenix, AZ 85035 — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7 mi
- 3 bed, 2 bath, gorgeous King master suite. Cozy and charming home in W Phx. Inc Pool, laundry, bbq — $2,200 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 7.3 mi
Common questions
- Which Phoenix hospital hires travelers most?
- Banner Estrella Medical Center, with 110 of the city's 219 openings and 317 beds. Phoenix Children's Hospital is second at 81. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need an Arizona license to work in Phoenix?
- 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 Phoenix compare with Mesa?
- Phoenix's median advertised rate is $2,180 a week against $2,136 in Mesa; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,885 in Phoenix and $1,930 in Mesa. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Phoenix?
- Yes: 148 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 Phoenix, AZ?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Phoenix, 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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