From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 29, 2026Sources
The short version
Night-shift RN pay here is posted in a $39.00 to $48.00 hourly band, so you can see where an offer is likely to land before you interview.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09Source: glassdoor.comPer-diem nurses describe the schedule as flexible and accommodating when this is a second job.
For travel nursesSources
Reviewers credit the PTO accrual, while flagging co-pays and thin discounts on mental health services as the weak spot in the plan.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-07-24Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$39.00/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift base rate
As of 2026-09
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- Hourly pay
$48.00/hr
Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift maximum hourly rate
As of 2026-09
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Workplace culture and interpersonal dynamics
- A former nurse reported leaving due to systemic bullying among nursing staff despite acceptable pay.
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As of 2026-05-24Source: glassdoor.com- Turnover and staffing challenges
- Staff reported high employee turnover and difficulties maintaining adequate staffing for patient groups.
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- PRN flexibility
- Per-diem staff appreciated the flexible, accommodating schedule as a secondary job.
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More review themes
- Health insurance plan design
- Reviews note decent PTO accumulation but complain of higher co-pays and limited discounts on mental healthcare services.
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As of 2026-07-24Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Two separate review themes point the same direction: nurses report bullying among staff and high turnover that makes covering patient groups hard, and one former nurse said the pay was fine but the culture is why she left.
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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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
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
Current openings at Palo Verde Behavioral Health
Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift
$39–$48/hr
- RN
- 7p-7:30a
- ADN accepted
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Palo-Verde-Behavioral-Health-Reviews-E1190845.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Palo-Verde-Behavioral-Health-E1190845-RVW99495808.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-01-20
- glassdoor.com/Benefits/Palo-Verde-Behavioral-Health-US-Benefits-EI_IE1190845.0,28_IL.29,31_IN1.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026-07-24
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