NV · Las Vegas · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Registered Nurses in the Las Vegas area earn a median of $48.96 per hour, about $101,840 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.88 and $56.14. That ranks 54th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 48th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Las Vegas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Las Vegas.

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Who is hiring registered nurses near Las Vegas

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health1$51.17
ScionHealth1$39.70

Registered Nurse pay in Las Vegas, NV

The metro median is in line with the Nevada statewide median of $49.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 20,790 registered nurses employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 18.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.48$77,96017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.88$82,95011% below U.S. median
Median$48.96$101,8409% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.14$116,77025% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.83$132,77042% above U.S. median

How Las Vegas ranks

  • 54th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 48th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Nevada 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 Las Vegas

  • Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.96 median hour buys what $48.85 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Las Vegas paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,763
  • Per year: $88,128
  • Per month: $7,344
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Las Vegas

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$134
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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 Las Vegas

CMS lists 15 hospitals in Las Vegas, 3 of the 9 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mountainview Hospital
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin Campus
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
University Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Harmon Hospital
Las Vegas, NV		Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Clark County

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Clark County (2 geographic, 3 population-group, 11 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
North Las Vegas, NV10 mi$48.96/hr294,034
Henderson, NV20 mi$48.96/hr350,039
St. George, UT110 mi$40.08/hr106,288
Lake Havasu City, AZ131 mi$42.79/hr59,037
Apple Valley, CA161 mi$62.58/hr75,029
Victorville, CA167 mi$62.58/hr140,721

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License and tax basics in Nevada

Nevada is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Nevada board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Las Vegas

Las Vegas city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Las Vegas, NV?

Registered Nurses in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $48.96 per hour, about $101,840 a year. The middle half earn between $39.88 and $56.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Las Vegas a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 48th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Las Vegas?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Las Vegas. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Las Vegas.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Las Vegas as a registered nurse?

Nevada is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Nevada board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Las Vegas in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations that include Clark 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 Las Vegas?

The federal per diem benchmark in Las Vegas is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Las Vegas?

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Your RN pay reportLas Vegas, NV · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • U R First LLCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$37.50/ hr$32–$43
  • William Bee Ririe Hospital and Rural Health ClinicsEly, NV · 1 wage offer$36.00/ hr$36–$36
  • Lincoln County Hospital DistrictCaliente, NV · 1 wage offer$35.00/ hr$35–$35

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$32Median$45.44High$74

4 RN postings with published pay in Nevada, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 RN roles

  1. Women's Health PACT Outpatient Staff Registered NursePermanent
    $87k–$161k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Reno, NV · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse - Primary CarePermanent
    $30.40–$38.00/ hour
    Premise Health · Elko, NV · posted 16 days ago

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