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Travel Nursing: Arizona

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Arizona Licensure Information and Requirements

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• How To Become a Travel Nurse in Arizona With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps

Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Arizona?

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For updated information on licensure requirements and fees, please visit the Arizona State Board of Nursing website .

Licensure Requirements

Arizona is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you will not need an Arizona nursing license to practice travel nursing in this state if you have a valid license for another Compact state.

If you don’t have a nursing license in a compact state, you’ll need to apply for a multistate license through your board of nursing.

To be eligible, you must:

• Meet licensure requirements in your home state of residency
• Submit state and federal fingerprint-based background checks
• Have graduated from a board-approved education program
• Have passed an English proficiency exam
• Have passed an NCLEX
• Hold a valid United States Social Security Number
• Have no felony offenses

Travel nurses practicing in Arizona have one quick-solution option for obtaining a license to practice by applying for a 48-hour emergency temporary license . This type of license is valid for six months, which is more than sufficient to cover many travel nurse contracts.

Here are the following requirements needed to obtain this license:

• Submit the required documents and fees through the Arizona Board of Nursing’s online Nurse Portal and send a message to the Message Center requesting a 48-hour Emergency Temporary License.
• Submit a completed fingerprint card via mail or in person.
• Provide a job offer letter with your full name and facility letterhead included that is dated within seven days of your start date.
• Upload photo identification and lawful presence documents to the Nurse Portal.
• Provide proof of 960 hours of nursing practice within the last 5 years of nursing employment.
• Have a clean nursing record void of disciplinary action in any state
• Provide verification of your nursing license, either through Nursys Ⓡ or request the state board in which you obtained your nursing license from to mail a verification form to the Arizona Board of Nursing.

Verification for this type of license typically takes 48 hours from the filing date.

Licensure Fees

The RN/LPN exam and licensure fee in Arizona is $300. You can find all agency fees for the Arizona Board of Nursing here . 

Nurse Licensure Compact Status

Currently, 41 jurisdictions have enacted Nurse Licensure Compact legislation, including Arizona.

Is Arizona a Walk-Through State?

Arizona is a walk-through state, allowing nurses to apply for a 48-hour emergency temporary license.

Arizona does not have any CEU requirements to renew an active license.

To apply for a license renewal you must meet one of the following practice requirements:

• Practiced as a nurse for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years
• Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within the past 5 years
• Completed an Arizona board-approved refresher course within the past 5 years 
• Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years

The average travel nursing salary in Arizona is $2,389 per week. However, it’s important to note salaries will vary depending on location, demand, and nursing specialty. 

Cities in Arizona With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries

The average salary for a travel nurse in Mesa, Arizona, is $2,613 per week.

Sun City West

The average salary for a travel nurse in Sun City West, Arizona, is $2,552 per week.

The average salary for a travel nurse in Sun City, Arizona, is $2,540 per week.

The average salary for a travel nurse in Scottsdale, Arizona, is $2,512 per week.

The average salary for a travel nurse in Phoenix, Arizona, is $2,378 per week.

Thousands of Nurses Love Partnering with Trusted Nurse Staffing

I have been with Trusted Nurse Staffing for almost 2 years. My Recruiter Tim has backed me at every moment, he has been absolutely phenomenal to me. Now I am on my 2nd assignment here in AZ and I am loving it! The place and the people are extremely nice especially my co-worker at Arizona General Hospital and want to stay here as long as I can! Thank you to Trusted Nurse Staffing for the amazing opportunity!

I have been in the Phoenix area for about three years working as a travel respiratory therapist and it’s been amazing. The area is beautiful, the weather is amazing throughout of the year and the hospital I’ve been working at is great. They treat me as if I’m part of their team and not just an outsider coming in to work. My recruiter Drew has made everything so easy with my contracts. I never have to feel stressed out about any of little things that go into starting at the facility. Him and his team at Trusted take care of everything for me, making it easy to just step in and do the work. I don’t know where I’d be without him!

Trusted nurse staffing is such a great company to work for and they are so easy to work with. I love using them as my first company for travel nursing!

My recruiter did an amazing job at finding the best fit for me! An outstanding job with communication, updates and ensuring all my questions were answered!!

I have been with Trusted Staffing for about 18 months now. I have essentially been working local contracts, but the experiences have been memorable. My recruiter, is always available when I have a question or concern. Travel nursing is something all nurses should experience. I can't wait until I can do some serious traveling

Every member of this company I’ve interacted with has exceeded my expectations. My recruiter, Alex, is so commutative and goes above and beyond always. I can’t imagine switching to another company!

I have had the best experience with Trusted Nurse Staffing. My recruiter Tom is amazing. He always treats me with respect and as a friend. He is on top of everything I need. And when my Dad passed away, he helped me with time off, no problem and they even sent me a beautiful comfort box that was very helpful. Fully recommend this agency.

How To Become a Travel Nurse in Arizona With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps

Getting started is easy — use our Pronto job search to see the listings for travel nurse jobs in Arizona. Pronto gives you easy access to what’s available in areas of interest all throughout Arizona, compensation information, and the benefits you’ll receive. 

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Pronto allows users to receive updates when more travel nurse assignments are available in Arizona.

Interested in a specific assignment you on Pronto? It’s time to apply. First you’ll sign up and sign into Pronto, click “apply” and follow the prompts. 

Everything you need to do for the application process can be done within Pronto, from uploading any required documents and credential information, specifying your start date, and more. 

If you’re an experienced travel nurse, you can manage the application process on your own on Pronto. If not, reach out to one of our support members and we’ll walk you through the application process from start to finish.

You’ve found the travel nurse job in Arizona you’ve been searching for. Now it’s time to sign your contract and get on your way.

When your contract is complete, Trusted Nurse Staffing can help you either extend your contract or help you find the next travel nursing state assignment.

With 300 sunny days a year, 24 national monuments to visit, and nursing salaries well above the national average; it’s no wonder so many people are looking for travel nurse assignments in Arizona. Arizona is the ideal state to work in if you’re a nature buff, foodie, historian, or even a sports fan — there’s something for everyone.

Is exploring the outdoors a passion of yours? With 33,000+ acres of desert preserves, mountainous views to the north, and outdoor recreational activities galore, there’s plenty of exploring to do. Go skiing in Flagstaff or swimming in Phoenix. Take a jeep tour of the Sedona desert, or get a little adventurous with salt river tubing. 

Are you a history buff? If you’re headed to Arizona as a travel nurse, the 227 miles of the Grand Canyon is a must-see. You can even swim in Havasu Falls during your visit.  Arizona is also home to 24 different national monuments, including the Hoover Dam. Explore the Native American cliff dwellings, the Botanical Gardens, museums, opera houses, and more. 

Consider yourself a foodie? Arizona’s diverse culinary scene was made for you. From festivals to culinary tours, to grilling meats on a 500°F rock, Arizona is known for utilizing its native plants and spices to create delicious dishes for every taste. 

But it doesn’t stop there. Many sports fanatics make their way to Arizona and are far from disappointed. Arizona is home to world-renowned golf courses — you could play where the pros have played on TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium course. Baseball fan? During the spring, check out spring training in Phoenix, where MLB players compete in over 220 games. 

Arizona provides travel nurses with fun, food, and comfort, as well as nursing salaries well above the national average and a job market for nurses that is booming with over 100 hospitals to choose from.

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Looking for travel nurse assignments in Phoenix, Arizona? Go to Pronto to view current job listings and start your next adventure.

What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Tucson?

Interested in what Tucson, Arizona, has to offer? View all of our current travel nursing assignments in Tucson on Pronto .

What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Scottsdale?

Are you convinced Arizona is the right state for you, but Phoenix is just a bit too big for your liking? View our active travel nursing positions in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Pronto .

What Are the Top Travel Nursing Agencies in Arizona?

With so many travel nursing agencies available in Arizona, choosing one can quickly become overwhelming. While we do recommend doing your research and speaking with other travel nurses about their experiences, we also encourage you to shop around yourself. 

Consider things like:

• Agency reviews
• How responsive the agency is to your needs
• The benefits you’ll be eligible to receive
• What the pay rates are like

When your research is done, we believe you’ll find our values, caring staff members, and ongoing support of our nurses make Trusted Nurse Staffing the top travel nursing agency in Arizona.

How Long Do Arizona Travel Nurse Assignments Last?

Travel nurse assignments in Arizona can be as little as six weeks or as many as 26 weeks. On average, travel nurse assignments last 13 weeks, depending on the agency you’re working with. 

At Trusted Nurse Staffing, we offer flexible contracts ranging from six to 13 weeks with options to extend. 

What Benefits Do I Receive As a Travel Nurse in Arizona?

Depending on the travel nurse agency you work for, the benefits you receive will vary. Make sure you’re considering these benefits when searching for a travel nursing agency before you sign a contract. 

Trusted Nurse Staffing, for example, offers many benefits, including: 

Competitive Compensation

• 401(k) with 4% match after 1,000 hours and 1 year of employment
• Weekly Paychecks
• Direct Deposit
• Overtime/Double Time is Available
• Customizable Pay Packages

Top-Tier Bonus Opportunities:

• $1500 Referral Bonus Program
• Loyalty Program
• Sign-on & Completion Bonus
• Discount Program

Leading Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
• HRA Card to fully cover healthcare deductibles
• Guardian Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits

Additional Insurance Benefits:

• Portable Permanent Whole Life Insurance
• License, Certifications & CEU reimbursements
• Portable Short-term/Longterm
• Disability Insurance 

Work Flexibility:

• Flexible contract options
• Full/Part Time Work, Per Diem
• Housing, Meal and Travel Stipends
• Rental Car Options

Best In Class and Communication:

• On Day 1, you’ll get matched with your own dedicated support team that includes clinical support, payroll, and compliance experts, with ongoing assignment advocacy.

Housing For Travel Nurses in Arizona: How Do I Go About Finding Housing?

“ Choosing to accept a stipend doesn’t mean that your recruiter at Trusted Nurse Staffing won’t be there to help you along the way. Connect with us, and we can give you insights into the various areas and even connect you with rental properties used by travel nurses in the past.”  

Is Trusted Nurse Staffing the Right Fit For My Travel Nursing Career?

On top of the many benefits we offer our travel nurses, Trusted Nurse Staffing takes pride in the amount of support we offer to every travel nurse in our agency. 

With a 24/7 support system, you’ll have access to recruiters at all hours of the day to answer questions, listen to concerns, and receive support to the best of our abilities. 

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Welcome to Phoenix Medical Staffing...

At Phoenix MedStaff, we specialize in staffing the Cardiac Cath Lab, IR and EP, though we have plenty of travel nursing jobs in the floor nursing modalities (ER, ICU, Med/Surg, Telemetry, PACU). For our full list of travel jobs check out our job board.

Why is Phoenix a Top Rated Travel Nursing Agency?

Phoenix MedStaff provides a suite of support services to our travel nurses and allied professionals. Compensation is no longer a differentiating factor and we go beyond just pay - each nurse has a team of support at Phoenix MedStaff to ensure you get the most out of your experience with us.

Unlike other staffing agencies, at Phoenix we tell you the bill rate of your assignment, and we don't profit on your extra hard work (OT, CBOT, DT, On Call Hours) - we only cover our costs of Worker's Comp and taxes. And we go beyond just pay - each nurse has a team of support at Phoenix MedStaff to ensure you get the most out of your experience with us.

Travel Nurses across modalities come from vastly different backgrounds and varying levels of RN experience.

Whether you are a veteran of Travel Nursing with years of experience, or you are new to travel nursing, it's always helpful to go over common procedures and roles in order to gauge your experience and find that perfect fit. That's where we come in!

Recruiters at Phoenix Medstaff are highly skilled and trained to assist in matching you with the position that best coincides with your skillset, along with what a particular healthcare facility is requiring. We visit hospitals to see different units, especially Cardiac Cath, IR, and Electrophysiology labs, so that we can get a better glimpse into your work environment. The more we learn, the better we are at matching you with nursing jobs that appreciate and value your unique skill set.

Get in Touch with a Recruiter

Get acquainted with a recruiter! Your recruiter will be able to fast-track the process and give you all the required and pertinent information you need to become a successful traveling nurse. Connect with one of our recruiters today.

What sets Phoenix apart?

As a leading travel nursing agency, Phoenix MedStaff offers comprehensive support services to our nurses and allied professionals. Beyond competitive compensation, our dedicated support teams are committed to maximizing your experience with us.

We're Committed to Your Health and Wellness

Receive comprehensive benefits starting day one.

As a travel nurse, your living arrangements are covered by a non-taxable stipend.

Your travel stipend also covers meals and incidentals. Enjoy the local fare in your new city!

Paid Time Off

We offer PTO to all of our nurses and techs; accrual starts on day one!

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Whether you’re looking for a travel nursing job assignment, physical therapist, or certified nursing assistant assignment anywhere in the United States, you have come to the right place. Our travel nursing agency provides registered nurses and other healthcare professionals the opportunity to see new places and work in new hospitals while supporting their career goals.

Cities Already Traveled

Just a few cities Host Healthcare has placed travelers: Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Yuma, Tuscon, and Mesa.

From travel nursing jobs in New York to Alaska, or anywhere else within the United States, our travel nursing agency is here to help you find the perfect travel nursing job!

Our specialized healthcare recruiters have experience not only finding the perfect city for travel healthcare jobs but also with housing benefits so you can feel right at home anywhere you’re at.

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Your next travel nursing Arizona job or travel therapy Arizona job is waiting for you. You’ll have plenty of options to keep you busy. There is plenty of activities in the cosmopolitan cities of Phoenix, Tucson, Arizona, and Gilbert. Also, enjoy the lush Sonoran Desert, Old West history, or Hispanic culture. Get going! Apply for a 13-week assignment in Arizona today!

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Arizona Travel Nurse Jobs

Az travel nursing by specialty.

The most popular nursing specialties with positions available in Arizona include:

Cardiac Cath Lab Cardio ICU Cardio OR Case Management Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit

Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery LTC/SNF Medical Surgical NICU Operating Room

PACU Psychiatric Unit Radiology Stepdown Telemetry Wound Care

AZ Travel Nursing by City

The most popular locations for travel nurse positions in Arizona include:

Bullhead City Chandler Flagstaff Fort Defiance Fort Mohave Gilbert Glendale Globe Goodyear

Kingman Lake Havasu City Laveen Village Mesa Nogales Oro Valley Payson Phoenix Prescot Valley

San Tan Valley Scottsdale Show Low Sun City West Tempe Tucson Winslow

Travel Nursing jobs in Arizona

Arizona is an amazing choice for your next travel nurse or travel allied health job! The Grand Canyon State is a very popular location for travel nursing due to its diverse array of stunning natural beauty, warm temps, seasonally driven need for healthcare staff, traveler-friendly facilities, and grand assortment of things to do, see, and experience on your days off. If you want your career in care to take you to Arizona, read on to learn more about this great state and explore travel nursing job opportunities there. You can also apply or search Arizona travel healthcare jobs by visiting the links below.

We connect care by staffing amazing healthcare facilities in Arizona with talented and hard working Travel Nurses .

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Arizona travel nurses also enjoy a personalized payment package with great wage rates, licensure and certification reimbursement, a 401(k) with an immediately vested company contribution, loyalty and referral bonuses, and more.

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We offer our travel nurses and travel allied health professionals day one medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus the option of several additional voluntary benefits, including life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and AD&D insurance.

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Your dedicated recruiter is there to help guide you throughout your career & travel nursing experience with Medical Solutions.

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We want to make your travel nursing experience painless. That's why we will provide reimbursements on state licenses or certification fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Arizona is a busy state for travel nursing because of its high population of elderly people. Being a popular retirement destination and locale for “snowbirds” who visit in winter means there’s a higher need for healthcare staffing professionals, especially on a seasonal basis. The Grand Canyon State consistently offers travel nurses high paying job opportunities and the chance to build their skills and resumes at a variety of traveler-friendly healthcare facilities.

U.S. News & World Report ’s 2020/2021 Best Hospitals list evaluated 108 hospitals in Arizona, including the #1-ranked Mayo Clinic Phoenix and #2-ranked Banner Boswell Medical Center. There are many other hospitals and non-hospital healthcare facilities throughout the state as well. U.S. News & World Report ’s 2021 Best States list ranked Arizona #7 for its economy. Arizona is a great place for travelers to live, work, play, and earn great pay!

Arizona is currently a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) , which allows nurses to practice in other NLC states without having to get additional state licenses. New states are frequently joining so keep an eye on the latest NLC map . Our team is always happy to help you with any Arizona state licensing questions.

Quick AZ Facts

• State Nickname : The Grand Canyon State
• Capital City : Phoenix
• Largest Cities : Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale
• Charming Towns : Sedona, Bisbee, Flagstaff, Tombstone, Prescott
• Random Trivia : Arizona’s Grand Canyon is 227 miles long and a mile deep, with an average width of 10 miles.

To Do and See in Arizona

Arizona’s a literal and figurative hotspot for travel nursing — and a lot is because it’s such a fun state to explore on your days off.

Popular nature destinations include Grand Canyon National Park, Monument Valley, Camelback Mountain, Petrified Forest National Park, Antelope Garden, Saguaro National Park, Havasu Falls, Horseshoe Bend, Desert Botanical Garden, Papago Park, and Piestewa Park.

Attractions closer to town include London Bridge, Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Zoo.

Sports fans will also enjoy taking in a pro game with teams like the Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, Cardinals,  Coyotes, and Phoenix Mercury.

You can also enjoy great entertainment & adventures such as hot air balloon rides, rock climbing, hiking & biking, horseback riding or whitewater rafting. The tourism industry is great in Arizona with sight-seeing options like helicopter rides as well.

If you’re an extreme adventurer, skydiving is an option. What better place to take the leap than Skydive Arizona, the world’s largest skydiving center, located in the scenic Sonoran Desert?!

Of course dining, dancing, nightlife, shopping, art, and golfing are other activities to enjoy. If you think this list is getting a bit long, don’t worry, it’s not you. It’s true, there are several fun activities to enjoy throughout the state.

Arizona cuisine has a heavy Mexican and Native American influence. Iconic dishes like posole, Navajo tacos, chimichangas, Piki bread, and Sonoran hot dogs are often regarded as crowd favorites. However, Tamales, Eegees’ ranch fries, cheese crisps, and elote give them a run for their money. With more varieties of salsa than you can shake a stick at Arizona is a great destination for any spice loving foodie.

Wash it all down with an ice-cold glass of sun tea or a prickly pear cactus margarita and you’ll be living like a true Arizonian!

Are you a nurse looking for your next great career opportunity? Click here to explore travel nurse jobs in Arizona!

Why Work With Medical Solutions?

• We have great travel nursing positions for RNs throughout Arizona
• We offer competitive pay and benefits for RNs
• Our Recruiters specialize in helping RNs earn more & explore
• We offer free, private, and furnished housing
• We offer travel reimbursements
• Travel & housing is handled by our in-house specialists
• We provide 24/7 contact and support

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Imagine the ability to go for a beautiful long walk or hike after a round at work.  Walking amongst the dusky sunsets that shine through the beautiful reddish hue over the horizon.  A fulfilling days work capped by the setting sun in the dry Sonora desert Arizona heat. Fulfilling all senses so that when one falls asleep one sleeps fully spent, rested for the next day.

At Stability, we value those full life experiences.  Not only do we value them but search them out for you so that you can find the sense of self-worth and achievement that makes each one of us sleep a little better at night.

Explore the Grand Canyon, the red rocks of Sedona and the sandstone spires of Monument Valley.as you work with dedication in the State that views sunshine as its own.  Visit cities like Phoenix the Capital, Tucson, and Scottsdale finding out there is a good reason why so many college students come to this State in droves.

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The response time from my recruiter and nurse specialist is amazing! They both have been so great to work with on my first assignment out in California!!! Chad and Samantha both are super caring and very responsive! I already extended my contract with the hospital because of the smooth process. They made the transition from Florida to California a lot loss stressful than I imagined. Would definitely recommend them both!!!

My recruiter, and other staff I have had the pleasure of interacting with, are all so friendly and helpful. My recruiter is responsive, and even reached out while she was on vacation to check on me! I’ve worked with other agencies in the past, but Stability is next level when it comes to making your travel nursing experience as seamless as possible! Special shout out to Lindsay (best recruiter ever) and Tracy. Amazing people to work with.

Brittany J.

My recruiter is very responsive and personable. I have NEVER had any issues with them!! This agency even has PTO! None of my co workers with other agencies have this benefit!! Also the rates are equal or higher than most other agencies!! Everything feels more like family than business and for that I would choose stability over any other agency!! I am so happy I chose to work with them!

Sopheare C.

My recruiter Amanda is amazing and always timely with her responses. Debbie who is my nurse experience specialist who is with me all times of the contract is truly awesome. Love how responsive she is and will answer any and all my questions. Big thanks to Jesse my compliance coordinator for making all the appointments and getting me travel ready. Can’t thank my team enough for all they do. Any question or issue I have they resolve right away. And I love that they breakdown each contract into a spread so you know exactly what your getting for the terms of the contract.

I have been incredibly impressed by the professionalism, ease of communication, ability to have all requirements for onboarding fulfilled in a timely manner, and just overall outstanding service. Lindsay Hernandez is my particular recruiter and she has been a pleasure to work with, as well as all the team members at Stability. I’m looking forward to staying with them for my next assignment. I highly recommend them to my nursing friends, and anyone looking to travel as a nurse!

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Travel Nursing in Arizona | Top Paying Specialties & Cities 2023

Arizona is known for the Grand Canyon, vast deserts, and the Hoover Dam. The state offers endless possibilities for travel nurses. Travel nurses can find some of the best hospitals in the country in Phoenix and Tempe. Located in the American Southwest, Arizona is known for its heat and humidity which might be a deterrent for some but a great escape from the snowy winters of the Northeast and Midwest.

Bordering Mexico, travel nurses in Arizona have the opportunity to easily travel to parts of Mexico and Central America. This expands a travel nurse’s ability to experience new locations and cultures. Travel nurses yearning to see other parts of the world will see this border state as an ideal location for a nursing contract.

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How Much Do Travel Nurses Make in Arizona?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nurses in Arizona earn an average annual salary of $81,600 or $39.23 per hour, which is more than the national average.

In fact, the top 90% of nurses in Arizona earn over $100,000.

Unfortunately, the BLS does not differentiate between staff nurses and travel nurses, though the compensation for travel nurses is usually higher and directly reflective of the ongoing need for nurses. Based on the BLS, it can be assumed that travel nurses in Arizona earn a higher wage than in other parts of the country.

Indeed.com reports an average base salary of $2,671 per week or $62.56 per hour with top-paying locations in Mesa, Sun City, Glendale, Tucson, and Phoenix. Here’s how they break down:

Highest Paying Nursing Specialties in Arizona

The highest-paid travel nursing specialties depend on a variety of factors including location within the state, demand, and urgency of needs. The overall pay is based on demand, especially for specific specialties. As the demand for travel nurses increases, wages also increase.

Medical surgical nurses, long-term care nurses, and clinic nurses will see significantly lower rates than other specialties. Travel nurses that have additional certifications, skill sets, and training will earn higher wages.

Historically speaking, the top-paying travel nurse specialties are:

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Labor & Delivery
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Operating Room (OR)
• Post-anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

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Top 5 Hospitals in Arizona

Arizona has 111 hospitals. Nine meet high U.S. News standards and are ranked within the state. According to the report , these six hospitals were evaluated and ranked. The top five hospitals in Arizona as of 2023 were as follows:

1. Mayo Clinic- Phoenix

• Location : Phoenix
• Nationally Ranked : 10 Specialties
• High Performing: 19 Procedures/Conditions

2. Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix

• High Performing : 4 Specialties & 8 Procedures/Conditions

3. St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center

• Nationally Ranked : 2 Specialties
• High Performing : 1 Specialty & 9 Procedures/Conditions

4. TMC Healthcare – Tucson

• Location : Tucson
• High Performing : 10 Procedures/Conditions

5. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus (TIE)

• Location : Glendale
• High Performing : 8 Procedures/Conditions

5. Banner Boswell Medical Center (TIE)

• Location : Sun City
• High Performing : 11 Procedures/Conditions

Cost of Living for Travel Nurses in Arizona

As the national cost of living continues to rise, Arizona is also seeing a slight overall rise in its local cost of living. However, rent costs are lower than the national average which is vital to travel nurses. In the current housing market, more travel nurses are having difficulty finding temporary housing around the country, so it’s exciting to see lower rent costs in Arizona.

Cost of living is defined as the amount of money needed to cover basic expenses such as food, taxes, healthcare, and housing. Despite all travel nurse companies providing a stipend for housing , at times it has shown to not be enough. Furthermore, depending on the location – hotels may not be a viable long-term solution.

According to Bestplaces.net , the overall cost of living in Arizona rates 106.4. The number is only slightly above 100, which means Arizona’s cost of living is barely higher than the U.S. average, especially compared to more expensive states. This can be reassuring to travel nurses trying to maximize their money made during a contract.

The median house cost in Arizona is $349,300 as compared to the median home cost in the U.S. of only $291,700. While most travel nurses won’t be purchasing a home, this can be an important statistic when determining housing stipends and factoring in other monthly costs.

Good news on the rental front – rent is lower in Arizona than in the rest of the country. For example, studio apartments rent for $906 in Arizona while the national average for a studio is $949. A one-bedroom apartment in Arizona will cost you roughly $991, while the one-bedroom national average is $1,048.

Payscale.com reports on the cost of living in major Arizona cities including the median home price, median rent, and monthly energy bill.

Pros & Cons of Travel Nursing in Arizona

With any career, there are pros and cons. Travel nursing is no exception. It’s important to take into consideration your own personal circumstances:

• Family obligations
• Education career goals
• Your specific reasons for wanting to be a travel nurse – some reasons that other nurses might see as a con may in fact be a positive for you

Pros of Travel Nursing in Arizona

1. Increased earning potential – Travel nurses have the ability to earn significantly more money than staff nurses, especially in Arizona. Furthermore, travel nurses actually take home more after taxes due to reimbursements and incentives not being considered “taxable income.” Most travel nurses receive agency-provided housing or a hefty monthly allowance to put toward housing expenses .

2. Travel! – One of the main reasons travel nurses start this adventure is to experience different cities and states they may not otherwise get to visit. It also is great for nurses who are not sure where they ultimately want to settle down. Arizona’s prime location next to Mexico allows travel nurses to experience another country and culture.

3. Flexibility – You have the ability to take a contract when you want and where you want. If you really want to travel to Arizona, you have the ability to find a contract that fits your needs. This can be ideal for travel nurses who are in school or want to be home for the holiday season. It is also easier to get a permanent staff position if there is a hospital that you eventually want to work at.

4. Networking – Most don’t consider this a huge pro of travel nursing but it is! With an increase in the number of nurses that go on for an advanced degree, making connections with different hospitals, providers, and other nurses can be very important when trying to find preceptors for graduate-level clinical rotations.

5. Avoid hospital and unit politics – Most don’t like to admit it, but bedside nursing comes with drama and politics. It can be as simple as a hierarchy based on seniority or something more serious. Being a travel nurse allows you to avoid all of this by not being fully invested in the unit but rather helping out for a very specific amount of time.

Cons of Travel Nursing in Arizona

1. Always the new person – Being new to a unit can be exciting but can also be frustrating or even lonely. Not knowing anyone on the unit can affect the type of help you will get within your work environment.

2. Not the best assignments – Some hospitals will assign travel nurses patients just like any other nurse on the unit. Others will assign them the easiest patients, the hardest patients, or the ones that no one wants to deal with. This can be frustrating, especially on an extended contract.

3. First to float to another unit – Despite being contracted to a specific unit, most travel nurses will have to float to other parts of the hospital within their skill set. Some travel nurses, depending on their specialty, will have non-float clauses in their contracts. This again will make you the new person which can affect how others perceive you as well as assist you throughout the shift.

4. Finding a place to live – All travel nurse companies offer their nurses places to live during each contract. However, it is not always in the location that they want, with the amenities they desire, or otherwise fitting their needs. Contracts will offer a housing stipend instead, which most travel nurses take, but then the work of finding appropriate housing falls on you.

5. Changing health insurance policies – With each contract may come a new health insurance policy. This will be dependent on the agency that you work with. If you switch between multiple agencies then there will most likely be a lapse in your health insurance. However, nurses can opt for private insurance and pay out of pocket. That way, when the assignment ends, you won’t lose your insurance. This can be important, especially if you are interested in taking time off between contracts and are interested in an extended travel break.

Why Travel Nursing in Arizona?

Arizona, while a landlocked state, is known for desert spas, golf oases, breathtaking rock formations, and hikes. The Colorado River runs through Arizona and offers pristine outdoor adventures for travel nurses and visitors alike.

While most major cities in Arizona have overall increased costs of living, the overall rent in Arizona is less than the national average. This can be exciting information for travel nurses especially if they are interested in finding their own housing and saving the housing stipend offered by the travel nursing agency.

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Tipping is 'not an entitlement': Should travelers stop tipping for everything?

Tipping is dead.

At least tipping, as you and I understand it. A mandatory 20% gratuity on every restaurant meal? Obligatory tips for housekeepers, concierges and tour guides? Kiss them goodbye.

And if you want to know why, just ask Gerri Hether.

Like many Americans, she's tired of the attitude that all service workers are entitled to a tip. She became exasperated with the point-of-sale terminals that solicited a gratuity before even serving her food. But then the final straw was when restaurants started to add automatic gratuities to their bills for her "convenience." 

"I don't tip anymore," said Hether, a retired nurse from Mesa, Arizona.

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Americans are known for generosity and willingness to tip for good service. But a recent poll by USA TODAY's Blueprint found 63% of respondents say too many businesses are asking for tips, and 48% are tired of being asked for a gratuity. 

Almost the same number of Americans (62%) in another survey said they wouldn't give service workers year-end tips, according to the digital personal finance company Achieve. The reason? Tip fatigue.

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Why Americans have had enough of tipping

An increasing number of Americans believe that tipping expectations are unfair, said Carla Bevins, an expert on business management communication at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. And that has led to a shift in public attitudes toward gratuities.

"The momentum behind the no-tipping movement stems from growing scrutiny over the fairness and necessity of traditional tipping practices," she explained. 

To hear people like Ian Duncan talk about it, it's a reaction to the widespread attitude of entitlement in the hospitality industry. It's tip jars at coffee shops, laundromats and grocery stores. It's having to pay a gratuity before you even receive a meal or service.

Duncan, a small business owner from Toronto, recently booked a cruise. However, when he received his invoice several weeks before his departure, the cruise line had added more than $200 in automatic gratuities to his bill . 

"That did it for me," he said. "I canceled the trip and asked for my deposit back."

Duncan said he wants to decide who and when to tip – or whether he should tip at all – and resents it when a company assumes it is entitled to a gratuity. He also doubts that the staff will receive any automatic gratuity added to his bill, which is a valid concern.

Even etiquette experts say the time has come to talk about tipping.

"Tipping evolves over time, and we are long overdue to revisit the legal and social norms for how employees are paid," said Jodi RR Smith, an etiquette expert with Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting . "Expecting individual consumers to tip generously at every turn is not a long-term plan for economic success."

Even service workers agree that it's gone too far

Even people who depend on tips understand that things have gone too far. Mike Aguirre, a blues guitarist who performs in the Caribbean, blames the new terminals that try to extract a tip from patrons before they receive their meal. 

"Leaving a tip before you receive your order seems premature − no service has been rendered yet, but there is a palpable element of guilt involved," he said.

It gets worse, actually. In some places abroad, restaurant servers come to your table with a portable payment system and ask you to enter a gratuity while they watch . Talk about pressure!

But people like Aguirre are likely to suffer because of the understandable tipping backlash. Many service workers have come to depend on gratuities to earn a living. Squeezing a tip out of a customer before the meal is served or under the watchful eye of your server is hardly the fault of the employee. However, the employees are likely to pay for these misguided policies.

Even etiquette experts have limited their tipping. Etiquette consultant Rachel Wagner said she no longer tips at hotel self-serve snack bars (even when there's a tip jar), at restaurants where you order at the counter, and at airport food kiosks. 

"When the terminal shows me the tipping options, I choose 'no tip,'" she said.

She calls these kinds of tips "entitlements" and isn't worried about a service worker's reaction.  

"All this person has done for me is take my money and place my items in a bag," she said. "There is no need to tip!"

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How to avoid tipping

Fact is, most service workers continue to rely on tips, and many believe you should always leave a gratuity. But there are ways to sidestep this unspoken obligation.

• Go to a no-tipping business. Some hotels and restaurants advertise themselves as "no tipping." The easiest way to avoid a gratuity – and to encourage other companies to adopt sensible policies on tipping – is to give these companies your business. Have dinner at Thattu in Chicago, an Indian restaurant that pays its servers a competitive wage and doesn't solicit tips. Or Casa Bonita the Mexican Restaurant in Lakewood, Colorado, that doesn't accept gratuities.
• Get takeout. No reasonable person expects you to tip your restaurant worker when you get takeout. So, one way to avoid leaving a gratuity is to get your next restaurant meal to go. 
• Refuse to tip. You can also send a message to a business about tipping by putting a zero in the tip line. Hether, the retired nurse who has stopped tipping, said the reaction from service workers has been one of resignation. It seems they know the system is broken, but they don't know how to fix it.

The future: Gratuities based on good service

When it comes to tipping, the future may look a lot like the past. Travelers say they don't think it's fair that they should subsidize a service worker's salary with a mandatory gratuity. But they like the traditional idea of offering a service worker a little extra for exceptional service.

Hether said she's still open to rewarding good customer service with a gratuity. But she'll never again fork over 20% of her bill out of a sense of obligation.

"Tipping should be based on exceptional service," she said. "It's not an entitlement."

Christopher Elliott  is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded  Elliott Advocacy , a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes  Elliott Confidential , a travel newsletter, and the  Elliott Report , a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can  reach him here  or email him at  [email protected] .