Sonora Behavioral Health
Specialty hospital in Tucson, AZ
- $75k–$125k/yr posted pay across 10 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $12,000 on 5 roles
- Hiring nights and rotating
From 11 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 22, 2026Sources
For the Sonora Behavioral Health hiring team
3 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.
- Psych11 roles · 3 who fit
Is this your hospital?
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The short version
Our single posting here is a 13-week contract at $60.00 an hour, so you know the number before you call anyone.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-22There is a dedicated veteran treatment unit staffed by RNs alongside behavioral health technicians, if that population is the work you want.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-22Source: glassdoor.comAdmissions is its own assignment here, with RNs and BHTs running intakes and assessments rather than folding them into floor work.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: all 11 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: all 11 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Tucson
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Veteran Treatment Registered Nurse hourly pay range
As of 2026-09-22
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The units
Admissions
Sonora Behavioral Health · Tucson, AZ
Admissions RN and BHT positions handle patient intakes and assessments.
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Veteran Treatment
Sonora Behavioral Health · Tucson, AZ
Specialized veteran treatment unit employing RNs and behavioral health technicians.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and Reliance on Agency Nurses
- A registered nurse reported high use of untrained agency personnel, leading to frequent medication errors and unfair workloads for reliable staff.
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As of 2026-07-17Source: indeed.com- Onboarding and Management Support
- Staff report minimal onboarding and a lack of nursing leadership presence on the units, creating high stress and safety concerns.
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As of 2026-05-12Source: glassdoor.com- Rewarding Patient Interactions
- Employees note that working directly with patients and supporting individuals facing acute behavioral crises is deeply meaningful.
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The hard parts
Reviewers describe minimal onboarding and little nursing leadership presence on the units, and one RN pointed to heavy reliance on agency staff with medication errors following; ask directly who precepts you and for how long.
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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
Common questions
Does Sonora Behavioral Health hire new grads?
All 11 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 5 of 11 roles, up to $12,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 9 roles with a stated shift, 4 are night shifts, 3 are rotating shifts and 2 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Sonora Behavioral Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Sonora Behavioral Health
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- RN
- 10-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
Veteran Treatment Registered Nurse
$36–$51/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour shifts
- Per diem
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Sonora Behavioral Health sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Sonora-Behavioral-Health-Reviews-E1367403.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-22
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Sonora-Behavioral-Health-E1367403-RVW78060169.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-05-12
- indeed.com/cmp/Sonora-Behavioral-Health/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-07-17
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