Travel Nursing:
Arizona

Looking for travel nurse assignments in Phoenix, Arizona? Register for a free profile on our website and you can view available travel nursing jobs in Phoenix today.

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When searching for a travel nursing agency to sign on with, we recommend a few things:

1. Read agency reviews
2. Reach out to several different agencies to find out what the company values and how they support their travel nurses.
3. Ask other travel nurses in Arizona about their experiences with certain agencies

Done the research? We believe that our values, caring staff members, and on-going support of our nurses, make us the top travel nursing agency in Arizona and we’re confident you’ll agree.

The average annual salary for a travel nurse in Arizona is $62,658.00. Arizona travel nurse pay varies based on experience, specialties, contract length, location, etc.

In Phoenix, Arizona, the average weekly salary for a travel nurse is $1,305.

But it doesn’t stop there. The average nurse receives upwards of $10,000 in overtime pay per year in Arizona. Plus, if you’re a Travel Nurses working with Trusted Staff Nursing receive added benefits like housing stipends, benefits packages, bonuses, and more.

Arizona is one of the 20+ states that participate in the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). As a travel nurse, working in an NLC state provides the convenience of not having to apply for licensure in the state or having to worry about licensure renewal requirements and fees.

If you maintain legal residency in a compact state, you’ll never have to worry about renewal requirements and fees, as long as you continue to work in other compact states across the U.S.

Average Arizona travel nurse assignments last anywhere from 13 weeks up to 26 weeks. It really depends on what the nursing agency you work with offers. At Trusted Nurse Staffing we offer flexible contracts ranging from 8 weeks to 52 weeks long. If you love it, we’ll even help you extend your contract.

The top five highest-paying cities for travel nurses in Arizona are:

1. Mesa, Arizona
2. Glendale, Arizona>
3. Chandler, Arizona
4. Phoenix, Arizona
5. Fort Defiance, Arizona>

Although Trusted Nurse Staffing offers benefits like housing stipends and food allowances, not every nursing agency allows for the same things. Be sure to pay attention to the cost of living in areas you are considering working in, as it may be worth it to live in an area with a lower wage and a lower cost of living.

Depending on the travel nurse agency you work for benefits will vary, but many travel nurse agencies in Arizona provide their nurses with a host of benefits.

Trusted Nurse Staffing, for example, offers travel nurses…

• The highest pay rates in the industry
• 401(k) plans>
• Flexible contracts between 8, 13, 26, and 52 weeks long
• Full-time and part-time work
• 24/7 access and support from your recruiter
• Overtime/double-time availability
• Weekly paychecks, daily pay, and advances offered
• Direct deposit payments>
• Housing, meal, and travel allowances
• A customized benefits package
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance
• License, certifications, and CEU reimbursements

… and more. We want the best for our travel nurses so that they can provide exceptional care without having to worry about living comfortably.

When searching for housing, keep some key things in mind:

1. How long is your contract going to be? If it’s a short eight-week contract, you may find an extended stay hotel, or an Airbnb might be your best choice.
2. Wanting to save money on rent? Consider living with a roommate. Oftentimes, other travel nurses are looking for someone to split the cost of rent.
3. Remember that you have options. As a travel nurse, you can live in agency-based housing where everything is taken care of for you, or choose to receive a stipend for housing and start the search for your home.

If you choose the latter, talk with your recruiter. This isn’t their first go-round with hiring travel nurses in Arizona. Many of the recruiters are familiar with the best places to live in the surrounding areas of your assignment.

We’ve already mentioned the benefits we offer our travel nurses, but what our team at Trusted Nurse Staffing takes pride in is the amount of support we offer to every one of our travel nurses.

With a 24/7 support system, you’ll have access to recruiters at all hours of the day. We never want our nurses to feel stuck. We appreciate the sacrifices nurses make every day and want to provide support in any way that we can. Our recruiters are available at any time to answer questions, listen to concerns, and support our nurses to the best of our abilities.