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Operating Room Per Diem Nursing Jobs in Tucson for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Tucson, Arizona

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Tucson, Arizona. We currently offer 2 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Tucson area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Tucson’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range between $40 to $43 per hour. The Tucson OR travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Tucson proper like Tenet – Carondelet St Marys Hospital and Carondelet St Josephs Hospital with more facilities in nearby areas like Sahuarita, Green Valley and Sierra Vista to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Tucson. The earliest start date in Tucson is Jan 6, 2025 for a Operating Room Nurse (OR RN) role at $43 per hour. The latest start date for an OR job in Tucson is Jan 6, 2025 for a Operating Room Nurse (OR RN) role at $43 per hour. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Operating Room travel nurse job in Tucson.

Tucson is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Tucson

We have 2 Operating Room jobs in Tucson, AZ and 7 Operating Room jobs in Arizona, and 27 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85745
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85711
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Phoenix, Arizona – 85016
    Distance from Tucson: 108 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Phoenix, Arizona – 85015
    Distance from Tucson: 108 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Phoenix, Arizona – 85032
    Distance from Tucson: 108 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Glendale, Arizona – 85308
    Distance from Tucson: 117 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Goodyear, Arizona – 85395
    Distance from Tucson: 118 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Baldwin Park, California – 91706
    Distance from Tucson: 427 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$68 to $73
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Baldwin Park, California – 91706
    Distance from Tucson: 427 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$68 to $73
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Lakewood, California – 90712
    Distance from Tucson: 432 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 6, 2025
$50 to $54
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Lakewood, California – 90712
    Distance from Tucson: 432 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$50 to $54
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Need (2) OR RNs — 8-hour shifts Monday – Friday —- Must have experience with Ortho, and neuro, experience is a plus. The unit also does Robotics, Hearts, Urology, Vascular, and General Surgery. 
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Lakewood, California – 90712
    Distance from Tucson: 432 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$50 to $54
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Need (2) OR RNs — 8-hour shifts Monday – Friday —- Must have experience with Ortho, and neuro, experience is a plus. The unit also does Robotics, Hearts, Urology, Vascular, and General Surgery. 
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from Tucson: 1,103 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$64 to $68
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48201
    Distance from Tucson: 1,674 miles
  • 11 E,
  • January 6, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Largo, Florida – 33770
    Distance from Tucson: 1,704 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$39 to $42
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Largo, Florida – 33770
    Distance from Tucson: 1,704 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Sun City Center, Florida – 33573
    Distance from Tucson: 1,733 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$39 to $42
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Sun City Center, Florida – 33573
    Distance from Tucson: 1,733 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$38 to $41
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Surgical Technician (Surg Tech)
  • Mount Pleasant, South Carolina – 29464
    Distance from Tucson: 1,804 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$39 to $42
Hourly Pay*
A ST (often called a scrub tech) works as a part of a surgical team in Operating Rooms as well as in the Labor and Delivery unit. Surg Tech’s provide curtail support to a surgeon such as preparing for surgery, passing instruments, providing needed supplies such as sponges, receiving and containing tissue, and much more.  Surg Tech’s generally work in a hospital and/or outpatient clinic setting. Education/Requirements:
  • High School education is required to obtain a job as a ST, but they can also obtain an optional certification to make them a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). 
  • To become a CST, they must complete an exam through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NBSTSA).
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Harrisonburg, Virginia – 22801
    Distance from Tucson: 1,847 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$47 to $50
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
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Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Harrisonburg, Virginia – 22801
    Distance from Tucson: 1,847 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$47 to $50
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • West Palm Beach, Florida – 33401
    Distance from Tucson: 1,889 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$30 to $33
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • West Palm Beach, Florida – 33401
    Distance from Tucson: 1,889 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$30 to $33
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required. 
per diem
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Williamsburg, Virginia – 23188
    Distance from Tucson: 1,963 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 6, 2025
$47 to $50
Hourly Pay*
OR RN's provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Tucson, Arizona

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Tucson. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Tucson and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Tucson and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Tucson, AZ

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Tucson?

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Tucson?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Tucson and surrounding areas.

How many Operating Room travel nursing jobs are available in Tucson?

There are currently 2 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Tucson. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Tucson and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Tucson can make an average of $41 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Tucson and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Tucson can make an average of $41 per hour based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Tucson?

  • Mariposa Community Health Center in Nogales (59.2 miles from Tucson)
  • Northwest Medical Center Houghton in Tucson (9 miles from Tucson)
  • Ironwood Children’s Dentistry in San Tan Valley (80.2 miles from Tucson)
  • Tenet – Carondelet St Marys Hospital in Tucson (4.4 miles from Tucson)
  • Associated Dental Care Tucson E Carondelet in Tucson (4.3 miles from Tucson)

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Tucson?

An Operating Room nurse in Tucson can make an average of $41 per hour.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Tucson

In Tucson, facilities like Mariposa Community Health Center, Northwest Medical Center Houghton and Ironwood Children’s Dentistry, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Fry (zip code 85671) and Fort Huachuaca (zip code 85613) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Tucson’s OR job opportunities are Sahuarita (18.3 miles), Green Valley (25.7 miles) and Sierra Vista (58.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 85747 (9 miles), 85621 (59.2 miles) and 85635 (59.9 miles).

Tucson Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Tucson. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Tucson.

Carondelet St Josephs Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Laborist Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Address
350 N. WILMOT RD.
Tucson, AZ 85711
Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital-AzHHA
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
1601 West St Mary’s Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
2200 South Houghton Road
Tucson, AZ 85748
Northwest Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
6200 North La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85741
Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Rehabilitation Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1551 East Tangerine Road
Tucson, AZ 85755
Tenet – Carondelet St Marys Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Critical Care Emergency Room Hospitalist Medical Surgical Operating Room Telemetry
Address
1601 W St Mary’s Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.