Arizona Department of Corrections
Hiring nurses in Tempe, AZ
From 2 postings · Employer research Jul 6, 2026
The short version
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is a state government agency responsible for the incarceration, rehabilitation, and reentry of individuals in Arizona's correctional system.
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The hard parts
Healthcare delivery occurs within corrections settings, which present distinct operational and security challenges
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Scope of responsibility spans multiple facilities and contracted private prisons, requiring complex coordination
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Reliance on contracted vendor oversight may introduce additional administrative complexity
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Tempe, AZ
Centrally set in the East Valley, Tempe pairs seamless commutes along Loop 202 and light rail with active desert living. Decompress off shift paddleboarding Tempe Town Lake, summiting 'A' Mountain, or unwinding in historic Maple-Ash. Choose between poolside mid-rises near Mill Avenue and quiet subdivisions in The Lakes, trading 100-degree summers for exceptional connectivity.
Browse roles in Tempe- State price level · Arizona
- 1% above the national average
- State index 100.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,743/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $79,663/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Arizona Department of Corrections
Behavioral & Clinical Professionals
$67,000–$113,000/year
- RN
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