Contract Nurse RN Jobs in Arizona
Contract Nurse RN jobs in Arizona are in high demand, with active hiring across Phoenix-area hospital systems, Tucson medical centers, and Scottsdale specialty clinics, covering everything from new graduate positions through senior-level charge and travel contract roles. The largest volume of openings sits in Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa, where Banner Health, Dignity Health, and HonorHealth maintain substantial contract nursing workforces year-round. Critical care, emergency department, and med-surg are consistently the most sought-after specialties across Arizona's major systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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RN – PCU / Resource Float Pool | Travel Contract
08/31/2026 – 11/28/2026
- ️ 13 weeks | 36 hours/week
The Opportunity
Work as part of a Resource Float Pool supporting adult inpatient units across two campuses.
Float throughout Med-Surg, PCU, IMC, and Observation units based on hospital needs.
PCU travelers may occasionally float to ED or PACU to care for adult-health patients awaiting inpatient beds.
BUMC-Tucson is a Level I Trauma, 625-bed hospital.
BUMC-South is a Level III Trauma, 245-bed hospital, approximately 10 minutes from the Tucson campus.
Requirements
Recent PCU experience
Level I Trauma experience — REQUIRED
Large hospital experience — REQUIRED
Must be comfortable floating across multiple adult inpatient units
Navy scrubs required; navy warm-up jacket permitted.
Important: This is not a standard PCU assignment. The traveler needs to be comfortable being a float-pool RN and potentially working Med-Surg, PCU, IMC, Observation, and occasionally ED/PACU.
#WorkwolfRN – PCU / Resource Float Pool | Travel Contract
08/31/2026 – 11/28/2026
- ️ 13 weeks | 36 hours/week
The Opportunity
Work as part of a Resource Float Pool supporting adult inpatient units across two campuses.
Float throughout Med-Surg, PCU, IMC, and Observation units based on hospital needs.
PCU travelers may occasionally float to ED or PACU to care for adult-health patients awaiting inpatient beds.
BUMC-Tucson is a Level I Trauma, 625-bed hospital.
BUMC-South is a Level III Trauma, 245-bed hospital, approximately 10 minutes from the Tucson campus.
Requirements
Recent PCU experience
Level I Trauma experience — REQUIRED
Large hospital experience — REQUIRED
Must be comfortable floating across multiple adult inpatient units
Navy scrubs required; navy warm-up jacket permitted.
Important: This is not a standard PCU assignment. The traveler needs to be comfortable being a float-pool RN and potentially working Med-Surg, PCU, IMC, Observation, and occasionally ED/PACU.
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Who's Hiring
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions11
- Talented Medical Solutions2
- tms1
- Vision Quest Solutions1
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract nurse RN jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona RN license or multistate Compact license recognized in Arizona
- Current BLS certification required, ACLS preferred for acute care settings
- Associate degree in nursing minimum with BSN preferred by most Arizona systems
- Minimum one year of clinical RN experience in a relevant specialty or unit
- Ability to pass Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card check
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Contract Nurse RN Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract nurse rn in Arizona?
To work as a contract nurse rn in Arizona, you must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or a valid Nurse Licensure Compact multistate license. Candidates earn licensure by completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. From there, contract positions are generally open to candidates who can demonstrate clinical readiness, with many Arizona hospital systems accepting new graduates for structured contract roles in high-need units.
How much do contract nurse RNs make in Arizona?
Contract nurse RNs in Arizona earn a median of about $99,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,540 for the lowest 10% to over $130,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire contract nurse rns in Arizona?
Employers hiring contract nurse rns in Arizona right now include HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, Talented Medical Solutions, and tms, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems, including regional nonprofit networks and for-profit hospital operators, consistently post contract RN openings across their Phoenix, Tucson, and East Valley facilities throughout the year.
Which Arizona cities have the most contract nurse rn jobs?
Tucson, Oro Valley, and Fort Mohave have the most contract nurse rn openings in Arizona. Phoenix anchors the majority of demand as home to the state's largest hospital campuses and several major health system headquarters, while Tucson draws volume from its university medical center and Veterans Affairs facilities, and Mesa and Scottsdale contribute a steady share through community hospitals and specialty surgery centers.
How can I get hired as a contract nurse rn in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new graduate residency program run by one of Arizona's large hospital systems, such as Banner Health's nurse residency cohorts or Dignity Health's transition-to-practice programs, which are designed specifically for candidates without prior RN experience. Completing clinical rotations at an Arizona facility during nursing school strengthens your candidacy significantly, and holding an active Arizona RN license plus a current BLS certification meets the baseline requirement most systems enforce before extending a contract offer.
Where can I find and apply to contract nurse rn jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to contract nurse rn jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings updated in real time. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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