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Operating Room Travel 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 5 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.

As of Mar 1, 2025, the average Operating Room travel nurse working in Tucson and surrounding areas earned about $1,598 weekly. Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range between $1,462 to $1,913 per week. The Tucson OR travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Tucson proper like Northwest Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley 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 Apr 21, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,777 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Tucson is May 12, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,676 per week. 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 including 13 weeks.

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 5 Operating Room jobs in Tucson, AZ and 5 Operating Room jobs in Arizona, and 125 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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85741
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,736 to $1,913
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85755
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,612 to $1,777
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85741
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,550 to $1,708
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,521 to $1,676
Weekly Pay*
EMR for your facility: SurgiNet (Cerner) Scrub colors / dress code: Provided
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85741
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,462 to $1,611
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Tucson 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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Deming, New Mexico – 88030
    Distance from Tucson: 185 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 25, 2025
  • 14
$1,889 to $2,082
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding OR unit, based in exciting Deming is looking for the right certified surgical technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. – 25 bed community hospital serving the southwestern New Mexico area 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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Farmington, New Mexico – 87401
    Distance from Tucson: 347 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,948 to $2,147
Weekly Pay*
A 198 bed, level III trauma center including state-of-the-art operating suites Provides healthcare to the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah Services include medical , surgical, and rehabilitation. T he hospital also provides a childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology unit, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, day surgery center, and extensive imaging and lab testing services. PCI , Mammography and Laboratory awarded a ccreditation Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S. Reputation 800 Award in Healthcare Farmington, New Mexico Located in the beautiful San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico Features three rivers, four golf courses, five lakes and six National Parks and thousands of acres for off-roading! Farmington offers travelers the opportunity for a unique and adventurous getaway in an affordable and friendly community. Lots of attractions- hiking beautiful landscape, kayaking, historical sight seeing 1 hour driving to Durango, CO and 3 hour drive to Albuquerque, NM
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from Tucson: 373 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,773 to $1,954
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. has context menu
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Artesia, New Mexico – 88210
    Distance from Tucson: 382 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,604 to $1,767
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of motivated and passionate physicians and nurses within the Operating Room (OR) unit. The ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation, and compassion to their position. If you a driven, committed RN, and are ready to join a caring staff within beautiful surroundings, this is the role for you!
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
    Distance from Tucson: 513 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,427 to $2,675
Weekly Pay*
Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come. We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs and offer a range of specialty services to the community. As one of America’s fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California’s great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. 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 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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Luis Obispo, California – 93401
    Distance from Tucson: 598 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$3,043 to $3,354
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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Denver, Colorado – 80218
    Distance from Tucson: 616 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,707 to $1,881
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 4 Trauma Center. Unit sees Total Joints, spine, Transplants (kidney/Liver), Robotics, Vascular, ENT, Plastics
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Ramon, California – 94583
    Distance from Tucson: 733 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,844 to $3,134
Weekly Pay*
increasing total joint and Davinci XI volume Age Groups of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Total Joint, Lap Chole, Spine, Robotic cases
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
    Distance from Tucson: 736 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$3,057 to $3,369
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN Under the management of a major hospital system this location specializes in services that include cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, this medical center includes our hospital and several outpatient facilities. Only 27 miles from downtown San Francisco, Redwood City offers Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more make this an inviting community for the entire region. Enjoy 13 weeks of exploration on your next 13 week assignment. The OR unit of this hospital provides surgical services in the following areas: Neurosurgical, Functional Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT. Traveler will need to have experience in scrub and circulate.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94062
    Distance from Tucson: 736 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,652 to $2,923
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Twin Falls, Idaho – 83301
    Distance from Tucson: 740 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,163 to $2,384
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Vallejo, California – 94589
    Distance from Tucson: 757 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,699 to $2,975
Weekly Pay*
Typical nurse to patient ratio for this unit, size of unit, acuity on 1-4 scale, and average length of stay: 2.5 staff per pt. in OR Suite. The OR Department consists of a 10 suite Operating Room on the second floor and a 48 bed, 26 Pre-op Bed, and 22 Post Anesthesia Care Bed Unit on the second floor next to the OR. The beds in the Pre-op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit are not included in the licensed bed capacity of the hospital. Both areas are open 24 hours, seven days a week. Elective surgery is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5:30 pm; urgent/emergency cases are performed during all other hours. Orthopedic, General, GYN, Plastic, Urology, Eye, Head and Neck and Dental.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Vallejo, California – 94589
    Distance from Tucson: 757 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,699 to $2,975
Weekly Pay*
Typical nurse to patient ratio for this unit, size of unit, acuity on 1-4 scale, and average length of stay: 2.5 staff per pt. in OR Suite. The OR Department consists of a 10 suite Operating Room on the second floor and a 48 bed, 26 Pre-op Bed, and 22 Post Anesthesia Care Bed Unit on the second floor next to the OR. The beds in the Pre-op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit are not included in the licensed bed capacity of the hospital. Both areas are open 24 hours, seven days a week. Elective surgery is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5:30 pm; urgent/emergency cases are performed during all other hours. Orthopedic, General, GYN, Plastic, Urology, Eye, Head and Neck and Dental.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78229
    Distance from Tucson: 762 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Antonio, Texas – 78229
    Distance from Tucson: 762 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,566 to $1,725
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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Scottsbluff, Nebraska – 69361
    Distance from Tucson: 777 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,073 to $2,285
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Austin, Texas – 78758
    Distance from Tucson: 790 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,759 to $1,939
Weekly Pay*
375 bed Level 2 Trauma center. The campus is home to the St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, Certified Stroke Center and rehabilitation services, and a Kidney Transplant Center. Enjoy legendary live music, burgeoning restaurant scene, unique culture, and a vibrant, welcoming community that you just have to experience for yourself to truly understand what makes Austin so Austin.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Round Rock, Texas – 78681
    Distance from Tucson: 790 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
$1,656 to $1,825
Weekly Pay*
11 OR suites. Unit sees X-lif, A-lif, Decompression, ACDF, Craniotomy, Robotic surgery (thoracic, general, gyn and urology), Ortho Trauma, total joints (Mako Robot), general open and laparoscopic surgery. 170 bed Level 2 Trauma center located 20 miles north of Austin. The hospital received received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades and also earned a national distinction for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chico, California – 95926
    Distance from Tucson: 800 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,473 to $2,725
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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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, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Tucson and surrounding areas.

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

There are currently 5 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 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Tucson can make an average of $1,627 per week 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 $1,615 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Northwest Medical Center in Tucson (8.4 miles from Tucson)
  • Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley in Tucson (14.2 miles from Tucson)
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions in Tucson (9.1 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 $1,630 per week.

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Tucson?

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Tucson

In Tucson, facilities like Northwest Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions , all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like 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: 85741 (8.4 miles).

Tucson Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 4 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
Address
350 N. WILMOT RD.
Tucson, AZ 85711
Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital-AzHHA
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
350 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
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 and 11
Address
1551 East Tangerine Road
Tucson, AZ 85755
Tenet – Carondelet St Marys Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
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.