Travel nursing contracts in Arizona advertise a median of $2,268 a week, with the middle half between $2,129 and $2,400, across 208 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Arizona job board.
Travel nurses in Arizona have access to 290 furnished rental listings, 24 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
635 openings across 25 cities from $1,632–$3,272/week.
33 hospitals in Arizona are hiring travel nurses, 604 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
290 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,700/month.
For the same specialties, Arizona pays about 9% below the national median, across 207 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty.
Statewide, prices run at the national average overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100.7 | at the national average |
| Housing | 106.8 | 7% higher |
| Utilities | 92.3 | 8% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 95.4 | 5% lower |
| Services | 102.8 | 3% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,883/month, the median across 62 Arizona cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Arizona runs $113–$282 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Arizona reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 14 nursing specialties with open contracts in Arizona, Cath Lab pays the most at $2,798 per week and Pediatrics the least at $1,985.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 31 | $2,129 |
| PCU | 30 | $2,273 |
| ICU | 27 | $2,129 |
| OR | 21 | $2,469 |
| NICU | 16 | $2,273 |
| Med-Surg | 13 | $2,216 |
| L&D | 13 | $2,393 |
| PICU | 12 | $2,638 |
| CVICU | 10 | $2,129 |
| Telemetry | 9 | $2,036 |
| Oncology | 6 | $2,129 |
| Cath Lab | 6 | $2,798 |
| Mother-Baby | 5 | $2,129 |
| Pediatrics | 4 | $1,985 |