PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (Casa Grande)
Veterans Health Administration · Casa Grande, AZ
$90k–$166k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Queen Creek, AZ
The median registered nurse pay in the Queen Creek area is $47.19 per hour ($98,160 a year), with the typical range running from $39.55 to $50.92. 18 open roles with published pay are listed for Queen Creek and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Queen Creek. The free report below lists employers near Queen Creek and what they pay.
- $47.19median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $40–$51typical range per hour
- 46,330registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 18open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Queen Creek
Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse- Ancillary Care Float
Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, AZ
$90k–$166k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today
RN Quality Measure Specialist
Banner Health · Phoenix, AZ
$36.14–$60.23/ hour
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PermanentPosted today
MRI RN
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$35.00–$58.63/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Clinic RN
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$35.62–$52.99/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Clinical Liaison - RN, PT, OT, SLP
Select Medical · Scottsdale, AZ
$75k–$96k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion
BrightSpring Health Services · Phoenix, AZ
$44.00–$48.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Thoracic Navigator RN
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$39.18–$58.28/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
RN / Registered Nurse - Infusion - Evenings
BrightSpring Health Services · Scottsdale, AZ
$44.00–$48.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Surgical Services - CNS
Mayo Clinic · Phoenix, AZ
$112k–$167k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Transplant Coordinator RN
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$45.26–$67.32/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
RN Home Health
CommonSpirit Health · Chandler, AZ
$37.40–$55.63/ hour
More open Registered Nurse roles in Queen Creek
3 more open roles from employers in Queen Creek. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse RN Labor and Delivery
Banner Health · Queen Creek, AZ
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PermanentPosted 19 days ago
Registered Nurse RN Intensive Care Unit ICU
Banner Health · Queen Creek, AZ
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PermanentPosted 25 days ago
Registered Nurse RN Certified Specialist
Banner Health · Queen Creek, AZ
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Named employers near Queen Creek, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Queen Creek
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 9 | $46.52 |
| Select Medical | 3 | $40.87 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $61.50 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $46 |
| Banner Health | 1 | $48.19 |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $67.02 |
Registered Nurse pay in Queen Creek, AZ
The metro median is 1% above the Arizona statewide median of $46.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 46,330 registered nurses employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 19.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.23 | $71,200 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.55 | $82,260 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.19 | $98,160 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.92 | $105,910 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.68 | $124,130 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Queen Creek ranks
- 78th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 85th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 5 Arizona metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Queen Creek
- Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.19 median hour buys what $45.68 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Queen Creek paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,699
- Per year: $84,942
- Per month: $7,078
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Queen Creek
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $160 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,722 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,386 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Queen Creek
CMS lists 1 hospital in Queen Creek, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center Queen Creek, AZ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Pinal County
HRSA lists 26 active primary care shortage designations that include Pinal County (10 geographic, 1 population-group, 15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert, AZ | 9 mi | $47.19/hr | 288,790 |
| Mesa, AZ | 13 mi | $47.19/hr | 517,151 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Arizona · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Arizona
Arizona is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arizona license by endorsement.
Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Queen Creek, AZ?
Registered Nurses in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $47.19 per hour, about $98,160 a year. The middle half earn between $39.55 and $50.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Queen Creek a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 85th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 78th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Queen Creek?
We list 18 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Queen Creek.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Queen Creek as a registered nurse?
Arizona is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Arizona license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Queen Creek in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 26 active primary care shortage designations that include Pinal County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Queen Creek?
The federal per diem benchmark in Queen Creek is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Queen Creek?
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Your RN pay reportQueen Creek, AZ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationTucson, AZ · 4 postings$60.31/ hr$42–$80
- Indian Health ServiceKayenta, AZ · 3 postings$54.32/ hr$47–$61
- Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$47.24/ hr$33–$60
- CommonSpirit HealthPHOENIX, AZ · 10 postings$46.52/ hr$32–$67
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$46.52High$62
30 RN postings with published pay in Arizona, 25 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 30 RN roles
- Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team (Casa Grande)Permanent$90k–$166k/ year
- Registered Nurse- Ancillary Care FloatPermanent$90k–$166k/ year
+ 28 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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