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Must be willing to travel within your state and or in Arizona
Now Hiring: PCU Registered Nurses (RN) – Travel Assignment in Arizona
Locations: Tucson, AZ
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks Must live 50 miles outside of Tucson
Shifts Available: Days & Nights
Position Type: Travel Nursing Contract
Make a Difference. Explore Arizona. Join a Nurse-Owned Team.
Are you a passionate Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse looking for your next travel assignment? We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and skilled PCU RNs to join healthcare teams in Tucson or Phoenix, Arizona, for a rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment.
As a woman-owned and RN-owned firm, we understand nursing because we are nurses. We believe in supporting the professionals who care for others by providing personalized service, open communication, and a genuine commitment to your success throughout your assignment.
Whether you prefer the energy of Phoenix or the unique charm of Tucson, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while experiencing all that Arizona has to offer.
Position Overview
As a PCU Travel Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals who require close monitoring and specialized nursing interventions. You will collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and fellow nurses to promote positive patient outcomes in a progressive care setting.
Available Opportunities:
Locations: Tucson, Arizona, or Phoenix, Arizona
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Shifts: Day shift or night shift
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
Key Responsibilities
Assess, monitor, and care for patients requiring progressive or intermediate-level care.
Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and changes in patient conditions.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and facility protocols.
Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately and thoroughly.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, and ongoing care needs.
Maintain compliance with patient safety standards, infection prevention practices, and facility policies.
Provide compassionate, professional care while supporting a positive patient experience.
Qualifications
Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Arizona.
Previous PCU, progressive care, step-down, or comparable acute care nursing experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by the facility.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to travel to and complete a 13-week assignment in Tucson or Phoenix, Arizona.
Why Work With Us?
When you work with a woman-owned and RN-owned firm, you work with people who understand the dedication, challenges, and rewards of nursing.
We strive to provide:
Nurse-centered support: Work with a team that understands your profession.
Personalized communication: Receive attentive support throughout your assignment.
Assignment flexibility: Explore available day or night shifts in Tucson or Phoenix.
Professional growth: Expand your experience in a new clinical environment.
A fresh adventure: Experience Arizona while making a difference in patients' lives.
Compensation, benefits, housing or travel stipends, and specific facility details will be shared based on the available assignment.
Ready for Your Next Adventure?
If you are a compassionate PCU Registered Nurse ready to take on a 13-week travel assignment in Arizona, we would love to connect with you!
Choose your preferred destination — Tucson or Phoenix — and your preferred shift — days or nights — and let’s discuss your next opportunity.
Apply today and join a team that understands nursing from the inside out. We are woman-owned, RN-owned, and committed to supporting the nurses who make a difference every day.
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler1,927

- Voyage Health311V
- Healthforce190

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- Intuites29

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel registered nurse jobs.
- Active RN license with multistate compact eligibility preferred
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or specialty unit experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to complete facility-specific orientation within contracted start timeframe
- Strong clinical assessment and patient handoff communication skills
Tips for Your Travel Registered Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume for each specialty
Recruiters scan for unit-specific terms like ACLS, BLS, ventilator management, or telemetry monitoring. Pull the clinical language from each job posting and mirror it in your resume's experience section so your qualifications register immediately.
Get your compact nursing license early
Many travel registered nurse contracts require a multistate compact license before your start date. If your home state participates, apply for compact status well before you start searching so licensing delays don't cost you a placement you want.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists travel registered nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Verify facility type before applying
Level I trauma centers, community hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities each demand different clinical workflows and documentation systems. Confirm the facility type and patient census in the job description before applying so your experience aligns with what the unit expects.
Prepare for rapid-fire competency checks
Travel registered nurse interviews often include skills checklists and scenario-based questions on medication administration, patient deterioration, and charting systems like Epic or Cerner. Review your most recent unit's protocols and be ready to walk through a clinical decision in real time.
Negotiate contract terms beyond the base rate
Housing stipends, travel reimbursements, completion bonuses, and shift differentials vary significantly across contracts. Ask specifically about overtime thresholds, float pool obligations, and cancellation clauses before you accept so you know exactly what you're committing to.
Travel Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most travel registered nurses?
The companies hiring the most travel registered nurses right now include American Traveler, Voyage Health, and Healthforce, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in states with high hospital census volumes and seasonal patient surges.
How many travel registered nurse jobs are remote?
About 38% of travel registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many other healthcare roles given the hands-on nature of bedside care. Remote options are most common in case management, utilization review, and telehealth nursing subspecialties rather than traditional acute care assignments.
How do you become a travel registered nurse?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing and passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain your registered nurse license. Build at least one year of hands-on experience in your chosen specialty, such as ICU, emergency, or med-surg. Then secure BLS and ACLS certifications, apply for a compact nursing license if your state participates, and begin applying to travel contracts through staffing agencies or job boards listing open placements.
Can you get hired as a travel registered nurse with limited experience?
Most facilities require at least one year of recent clinical experience in the specialty you're contracting for before they'll accept a travel nurse. Hospitals use travel nurses to fill immediate gaps, so they expect you to function independently from day one with minimal orientation. Building a solid foundation in a permanent staff position first, with strong references and documented competencies, puts you in a much stronger position when you start applying to travel contracts.
What does the travel registered nurse interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen with a recruiter or clinical manager reviewing your specialty experience and availability. You'll then complete a skills checklist covering clinical competencies relevant to the unit. Some facilities follow up with a brief clinical scenario interview or a virtual meeting with the charge nurse. References from recent supervisors are almost always verified before a contract offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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