Hospitals in Tucson, AZ
5 facilities hiring travelers, 89 openings. Advertised pay sits 1% above the Arizona median; a two-bedroom runs $1,370 a month at HUD fair market rent, 27% under Phoenix's.
- Facilities hiring
- 5
- Openings
- 89
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,300
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,370
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus | 58 | $1,985 – $2,824 | $2,300 | 559 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Tucson Medical Center | 20 | $2,211 – $2,924 | $2,465 | 473 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| St. Mary's Hospital | 4 | $1,879 – $1,910 | $1,895 | 357 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Banner-university Medical Center South Campus | 4 | $2,134 – $2,415 | $2,275 | 147 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| St Joseph's Hospital | 3 | $2,074 – $2,332 | $2,332 | 450 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Northwest Medical Center | None | — | — | 252 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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, 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.
Against Phoenix, a two-bedroom here runs 27% lower ($1,370 against $1,885).
Housing on CircleRN
36 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Tucson's hospitals.
- Private Studio Near Banner University Hospital - 2.5 Miles Away — $1,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 0.4 mi
- Cozy casita, close to everything! — $1,000 a month, 0 beds, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- Remodeled Craftsman House Near Banner Hospital — $2,200 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.2 mi
- Cozy Condo — $2,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.5 mi
- Light and airy two bedroom townhome close to Banner UMC — $1,800 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.9 mi
- Central Tucson 1 bedroom condo in gated small community — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.9 mi
- Executive Home Share for Traveling Medical Professionals — $1,600 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 3.1 mi
- Southwest 2b/2b townhouse — $950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.1 mi
- Artist inspired 2 bedroom charming house — $1,950 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3.1 mi
- Tucson Oasis...Don't Miss Out!!! — $1,050 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.2 mi
- A Peaceful Place: Full Patio •Near TMC• Fast WiFi — $1,350 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.6 mi
- 1 bedroom/1 bath beautifully remodeled — $1,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.8 mi
Common questions
- Which Tucson hospital hires travelers most?
- Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus, with 58 of the city's 89 openings and 559 beds. Tucson Medical Center is second at 20. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need an Arizona license to work in Tucson?
- 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 Tucson compare with Phoenix?
- Tucson's median advertised rate is $2,300 a week against $2,268 in Phoenix; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,370 in Tucson 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 Tucson?
- Yes: 36 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.
- What about facilities with no openings today?
- They are listed here with what their pages hold: the facility, cost of living, housing nearby and what travel nurses have said about working there. Postings appear the hour they reach the board.
- 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 Tucson, AZ?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Tucson, 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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