Travel nursing contracts in Mesa, AZ advertise a median of $2,268 a week, with the middle half between $2,129 and $2,273, across 26 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.
114 openings from $1,985–$3,137/week in Mesa, AZ — CVICU, Operating Room, PICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 20 furnished places to stay.
114 openings from $1,985–$3,137/week right now.
20 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 3% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103.3 | 3% higher |
| Housing | 121.2 | 21% higher |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 7% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 95.0 | 5% lower |
| Services | 104.0 | 4% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,510 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,660 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,930 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,600 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,735 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Mesa is $122–$232 per night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
For the same specialties, Mesa pays about 13% below the national median, across 26 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about -16%. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
2 hospitals in Mesa are hiring travel nurses, 114 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.