Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Tucson, AZ | Days (3x12)
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
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Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Tucson, AZ
Weekly Pay
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$2,089
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
09/28
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Med Surg travel nurse job in Tucson, Arizona, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Tucson Medical Center. This role pays $2,089 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Tucson Medical Center
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Location: Tucson, AZ 85712 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
- Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Med Surg Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Arizona and national regulatory bodies.
Tucson Medical Center — Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Tucson Medical Center is the city's locally governed nonprofit regional hospital — a ~600-bed center known for emergency, pediatric, cardiac, neuro, ortho, and maternity care.
- Southern Arizona's leading emergency and pediatric provider, with Tucson's first Pediatric Emergency Department and dedicated adult, pediatric, and newborn ICUs. Read More
- It is not a trauma center — its Level I closed in 2003, and Banner–University Medical Center Tucson holds Southern Arizona's only Level I — so acuity comes from high-volume emergency, pediatric, cardiac, and neuro care.
- A cardiovascular program with an accredited Chest Pain Center and a certified stroke center (AHA Gold Plus and Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite recognition).
- Strong women's and maternity services, neuroscience, orthopedics, and vascular care across the city's largest hospital.
- Part of the nonprofit TMC Health system, with a Joint Commission Gold Seal.
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FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Tucson, AZ
Are there other Med Surg travel nursing jobs near Tucson, Arizona?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Med Surg travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What are the certification requirements for this Med Surg travel nurse job?
All Med Surg travel nurse jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS). Many facilities will also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Does my Med Surg background meet the experience requirements for this job?
Travel Med Surg jobs typically require at least 2 years of recent experience caring for multiple patients with varied medical conditions and care needs. Facilities may also look for experience with post-operative care, patient education, discharge planning, or telemetry, depending on the unit. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
What is the fastest licensing path for this Arizona travel assignment?
An active multistate RN license is the fastest path. Arizona participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so no separate application is needed. For nurses who need a license, standard endorsement applies, and Arizona also runs an emergency temporary-license pathway decided in about 48 hours for applicants with an unencumbered out-of-state license and a qualifying Arizona job offer. Our Arizona Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What's Tucson Medical Center like for a travel RN?
Tucson's locally governed nonprofit regional hospital — a ~600-bed center known for emergency, pediatric, cardiac, neuro, ortho, and maternity care.
Is Tucson Medical Center a trauma center?
It's not a trauma center; its Level I closed in 2003, and Banner–University Medical Center Tucson holds Southern Arizona's only Level I. TMC's acuity comes from high-volume emergency, pediatric, and cardiac care instead.
What emergency and pediatric care can RNs work in at Tucson Medical Center?
Southern Arizona's leading emergency and pediatric provider, with Tucson's first Pediatric Emergency Department and dedicated adult, pediatric, and newborn ICUs.
Which cardiac and specialty programs can RNs build on at Tucson Medical Center?
A cardiovascular program with an accredited Chest Pain Center and a certified stroke center, alongside neuroscience, orthopedics, and women's services.
What electronic health record does Tucson Medical Center run?
Epic (patient portal MyChart), at HIMSS Stage 7 adoption.
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Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Arizona
Compact license accepted. Arizona is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
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Explore Tucson, AZ
Out toward the Sonoran Desert, Tucson, AZ serves southern Arizona from a regional hospital network with a wide rural catchment. Perioperative services and medical-surgical units lean on travel nurses to hold coverage across the metro. Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Tucson Medical Center handle most of that care. Contracts frequently extend into Oro Valley, Marana, and Sahuarita, where clinicians can set up a base with a workable commute. Time away from the floor connects straight to the landscape, and a hike up Sabino Canyon is a common way to recharge after a block of shifts. Summer heat and monsoon storms are the real planning factors, so travelers tend to schedule drives around the weather.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Med Surg · Tucson, AZ · $2,089 /wk