Life Care Center of Tucson
Nursing home in Tucson, AZ
- $81k–$92k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $2,000 on 4 roles
- Mostly night shifts
- New grads welcome on 5 roles
From 5 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 24, 2026Sources
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The short version
Posted openings put RN pay at $39-$44 an hour, with CNA listings at $17-$24, which gives you a starting point for the conversation.
Employer research, Sep 24, 2026
Posted RN openings here listed $39-$44 an hour, so you can judge the offer before you spend a phone screen on it.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-24Source: indeed.comCNA listings showed $17-$24 an hour and a staffing coordinator (CNA) role at $20-$23, which tells you how the support roles around you are paid.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-24Source: indeed.comA former LPN described the floor as strong foundational learning, even while calling the patient loads heavy.
For new gradsSources
As of 2013-08-23Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: all 5 roles welcome new grads
- Rehab nurses: all 5 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: all 5 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$39-$44/hr
RN Registered Nurse base pay range
As of 2026-09-24
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- Hourly pay
$20-$23/hr
Staffing Coordinator (CNA) Central Supply pay range
As of 2026-09-24
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- Hourly pay
$17-$24/hr
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay range
As of 2026-09-24
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Sign-on bonus and clinical turnover concerns
- A poster inquired about high clinical staff turnover and whether sign-on bonus commitments are honored if employment ends early.
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As of 2024-10-14Source: indeed.com- Management and corporate support
- A reviewer described unsupportive upper and corporate management, noting staff feel left to fend for themselves.
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As of 2024-09-12Source: indeed.com- Teamwork among staff
- A former RN supervisor highlighted a strong collaborative atmosphere where colleagues work well as a team.
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As of 2017-07-17Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Workload for floor nurses
- A former LPN noted the job offered strong foundational learning but involved heavy workloads with over 30 patients per nurse and limited CNA support.
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As of 2013-08-23Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviewers raise real concerns: unsupportive upper and corporate management, questions about clinical turnover and whether sign-on bonus terms hold if you leave early, and one former LPN reporting over 30 patients per nurse with limited CNA support.
Sources
As of 2024-09-12 · 2024-10-14 · 2013-08-23Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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?
Living in Tucson, AZ
Framed by the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains and giant saguaros, Tucson blends regional healthcare with easy desert living. Trade long shifts for Sabino Canyon trail runs and authentic Sonoran flavors. With a cost of living about 3% below the national average, your nursing paycheck stretches comfortably under sun-drenched Arizona skies.
Browse roles in Tucson- Metro price level · Tucson area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 96.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,145/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $57,073/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Life Care Center of Tucson hire new grads?
All 5 roles welcome new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 4 of 5 roles, up to $2,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 5 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Life Care Center of Tucson, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Life Care Center of Tucson
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The hiring team at Life Care Center of Tucson sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Life-Care-Center-of-Tucson/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-24
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