Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,144/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $2,144 per week. This is 2% lower than the Arizona average of $2,181.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 1,747 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$2,144/week
Tucson, AZ
6% lower than the US average.
$2,181/week
Arizona
4% lower than the US average.
$2,267/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
Phoenix, Arizona
$2,340/week
This is 7% higher than the Tucson average of $2,167.
Show Low, Arizona
$2,228/week
This is 3% higher than the Tucson average of $2,167.
Prescott, Arizona
$2,144/week
This is 1% lower than the Tucson average of $2,167.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Fort Defiance, Arizona pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,470 per week, followed by Yuma, Arizona ($2,341) and Prescott, Arizona ($2,159). Fort Defiance, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,295. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,144 per week — Fort Defiance, Arizona pays 15% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Defiance, Arizona | $2,470 | $3,295 |
| Yuma, Arizona | $2,341 | $3,233 |
| Prescott, Arizona | $2,159 | $2,931 |
| Show Low, Arizona | $2,152 | $3,015 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Tucson?
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,402 per week, followed by Meda Health ($2,925) and MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,721). For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,144 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 59% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Meda Health | $2,925 | $2,925 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,721 | $2,839 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,694 | $2,694 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,542 | $2,863 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,472 | $2,472 |
| Thrive Staffing | $2,413 | $2,727 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,412 | $2,412 |
| TravSource | $2,370 | $3,007 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,366 | $2,755 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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