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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Tucson for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Tucson, Arizona

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Tucson, Arizona. 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 MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Tucson is a great location for MS 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!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Tucson

We have 7 Medical Surgical jobs in Arizona, and 628 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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Show Low, Arizona – 85901
    Distance from Tucson: 150 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,759 to $1,939
Weekly Pay*
Summit Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization in the beautiful White Mountains of Northeastern Arizona. As a regional medical center with 101 licensed beds, Summit Healthcare responds to the health care needs of more than 90,000 permanent and seasonal residents living in a 3,000 square mile area.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Deming, New Mexico – 88030
    Distance from Tucson: 185 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,674 to $1,845
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Tucson: 242 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,644 to $1,812
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Tucson: 242 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,539 to $1,696
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from Tucson: 251 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,747 to $1,925
Weekly Pay*
Located in Lake Havasu City Joint Commission Accredited 171 beds Community hospital and regional referral center Certified Chest Pain Center Level Trauma 3 Havasu, AZ Outdoor recreation central Beautiful mountain ranges paired with serene lake scenery Close to major cities such as: Las Vegas- 2.5 hours drive Phoenix- 3.25 hours drive Grand Canyon National Park- 3.5 hours Los Angeles or San Diego, CA- 5 hours
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from Tucson: 251 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,651 to $1,820
Weekly Pay*
Located in Lake Havasu City Joint Commission Accredited 171 beds Community hospital and regional referral center Certified Chest Pain Center Level Trauma 3 Havasu, AZ Outdoor recreation central Beautiful mountain ranges paired with serene lake scenery Close to major cities such as: Las Vegas- 2.5 hours drive Phoenix- 3.25 hours drive Grand Canyon National Park- 3.5 hours Los Angeles or San Diego, CA- 5 hours
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from Tucson: 251 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,651 to $1,820
Weekly Pay*
Located in Lake Havasu City Joint Commission Accredited 171 beds Community hospital and regional referral center Certified Chest Pain Center Level Trauma 3 Havasu, AZ Outdoor recreation central Beautiful mountain ranges paired with serene lake scenery Close to major cities such as: Las Vegas- 2.5 hours drive Phoenix- 3.25 hours drive Grand Canyon National Park- 3.5 hours Los Angeles or San Diego, CA- 5 hours
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from Tucson: 251 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,651 to $1,820
Weekly Pay*
Located in Lake Havasu City Joint Commission Accredited 171 beds Community hospital and regional referral center Certified Chest Pain Center Level Trauma 3 Havasu, AZ Outdoor recreation central Beautiful mountain ranges paired with serene lake scenery Close to major cities such as: Las Vegas- 2.5 hours drive Phoenix- 3.25 hours drive Grand Canyon National Park- 3.5 hours Los Angeles or San Diego, CA- 5 hours
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from Tucson: 251 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,651 to $1,820
Weekly Pay*
Located in Lake Havasu City Joint Commission Accredited 171 beds Community hospital and regional referral center Certified Chest Pain Center Level Trauma 3 Havasu, AZ Outdoor recreation central Beautiful mountain ranges paired with serene lake scenery Close to major cities such as: Las Vegas- 2.5 hours drive Phoenix- 3.25 hours drive Grand Canyon National Park- 3.5 hours Los Angeles or San Diego, CA- 5 hours
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Fort Defiance, Arizona – 86504
    Distance from Tucson: 265 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,228
Weekly Pay*
Welcome to this fantastic 20 bed Medical Surgical (MS) unit, where compassionate care meets top notch technology and innovative care teams bring the best of themselves to their patients. You can expect a wide variety of conditions as this unit is a combination of acute and observation patients. Monitoring and interventions are provided for patients at risk for altered skin integrity, falls, minor cardiac and pneumonia, among other conditions. This unit prides themselves on a comfortable and comprehensive experience for all patients and they are looking for a team based MS RN to join their elite group.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from Tucson: 293 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
    Distance from Tucson: 321 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,398 to $2,642
Weekly Pay*
Implements identified plan of care and contributes to the appropriate development, maintenance, and update of that plan identifying problems and potential risks and contributing to corrective action plans. Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions completing all documentation in a timely manner. Maintaining patient clinical records and reports in accordance with Hospital policy and established standards. Based on needs assessment, coordinates and delegates care and treatments with the interdisciplinary team notifying s proper personnel of real or potential problems with patient issues and quality and/or appropriateness of care. Provides timely and adequate supervision to LPNs/LVNs and Nursing Aides/Techs. Performs supervisory Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned. Identifies patient and family learning needs. Teaches patient and families using effective teaching methods and documents accordingly. Provides timely assistance with urgent and emergency situations, i.e., Code Blue and Rapid Response. May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
    Distance from Tucson: 321 miles
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,398 to $2,642
Weekly Pay*
Implements identified plan of care and contributes to the appropriate development, maintenance, and update of that plan identifying problems and potential risks and contributing to corrective action plans. Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions completing all documentation in a timely manner. Maintaining patient clinical records and reports in accordance with Hospital policy and established standards. Based on needs assessment, coordinates and delegates care and treatments with the interdisciplinary team notifying s proper personnel of real or potential problems with patient issues and quality and/or appropriateness of care. Provides timely and adequate supervision to LPNs/LVNs and Nursing Aides/Techs. Performs supervisory Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned. Identifies patient and family learning needs. Teaches patient and families using effective teaching methods and documents accordingly. Provides timely assistance with urgent and emergency situations, i.e., Code Blue and Rapid Response. May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
    Distance from Tucson: 391 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,522 to $1,678
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
    Distance from Tucson: 391 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,522 to $1,678
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
    Distance from Tucson: 391 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,522 to $1,678
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
    Distance from Tucson: 391 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,522 to $1,678
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
    Distance from Tucson: 391 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,522 to $1,678
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
    Distance from Tucson: 391 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,522 to $1,678
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from Tucson: 410 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from Tucson: 410 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility, based in exciting San Antonio is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Upland, California – 91786
    Distance from Tucson: 410 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility, based in exciting San Antonio is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Pagosa Springs, Colorado – 81147
    Distance from Tucson: 414 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,024 to $2,231
Weekly Pay*
PSMC’s physicians, advanced practice providers, staff, board of directors, and volunteers work together to provide personal care to all residents and visitors regardless of ability to pay. Pagosa Springs Medical Center Foundation, the fundraising arm of PSMC, supports the medical center by raising funds for services and medical equipment to meet the community’s growing healthcare needs.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Los Angeles, California – 90033
    Distance from Tucson: 442 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,148 to $2,367
Weekly Pay*
Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or HeartCode ACLS (HACLS): Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Tucson, Arizona

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Tucson. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Tucson and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical 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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Jobs by Facility types

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

What types of shifts are most common for MS 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 much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Tucson and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Tucson can make an average of $1,534 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Tucson can make an average of $1,515 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical 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)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Tucson?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Tucson is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Tucson

In Tucson, facilities like Mariposa Community Health Center, Northwest Medical Center Houghton and Ironwood Children’s Dentistry, all offer MS 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 MS 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).

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Tucson Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 4 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS 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 MS 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
Northwest Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy First Assist Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Postpartum Telemetry Telemetry
Address
6200 North La Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85741
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.