Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,228/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $2,228 per week. This is 8% lower than the Arizona average of $2,395.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 414 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$2,228/week

Tucson, AZ

1% lower than the US average.

$2,395/week

Arizona

6% higher than the US average.

$2,259/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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Phoenix, Arizona

$2,347/week

This is 8% higher than the Tucson average of $2,163.

Show Low, Arizona

$2,222/week

This is 3% higher than the Tucson average of $2,163.

Flagstaff, Arizona

$2,197/week

This is 2% higher than the Tucson average of $2,163.

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Goodyear, Arizona pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,834 per week, followed by Fort Defiance, Arizona ($2,534) and Phoenix, Arizona ($2,522). Fort Defiance, Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,850. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,228 per week — Goodyear, Arizona pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Goodyear, Arizona$2,834$2,834
Fort Defiance, Arizona$2,534$2,850
Phoenix, Arizona$2,522$2,828
Scottsdale, Arizona$2,509$2,563
Sun City, Arizona$2,450$2,628
Show Low, Arizona$2,436$2,600
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Tucson?

Fastaff Travel Nursing pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,284 per week, followed by Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) ($2,803) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS ($2,551). Fastaff Travel Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,000. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,228 per week — Fastaff Travel Nursing pays 47% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fastaff Travel Nursing$3,284$4,000
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$2,803$2,803
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,551$2,817
Med Ninjas$2,502$2,502
TotalMed RN$2,494$2,960
PRN Healthcare$2,481$2,599
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,431$2,431
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,424$2,617
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,424$2,424
AHS Staffing$2,408$2,847

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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