Healthcare Jobs in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas runs on a 24-hour clock, and so do its hospitals. From the Las Vegas Medical District on Charleston Boulevard to the Henderson campuses off the Beltway, Southern Nevada needs nurses, techs and support staff on every shift. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring and what it pays.
Current healthcare Openings in Las Vegas, NV
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Healthcare Work in Las Vegas
Healthcare hiring in Las Vegas is spread across four big hospital operators and a fast-growing clinic network rather than one dominant system. The public University Medical Center anchors the Las Vegas Medical District at Charleston and Shadow Lane, next to Valley Hospital and UNLV's Shadow Lane Campus. HCA's Sunrise Health runs Sunrise Hospital on Maryland Parkway plus Southern Hills and MountainView, while the Valley Health System covers Spring Valley, Summerlin, Centennial Hills and two Henderson hospitals. Dignity Health's St. Rose Dominican campuses sit in Henderson and on West Warm Springs Road, and the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center on Pecos Road serves the Valley's veterans.
Demand is real and documented. A 2025 workforce report from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine estimated that Clark County would need more than 3,000 additional registered nurses and about 2,200 more licensed practical nurses to reach national per-capita averages. Add a resort economy that never closes and a population that keeps spreading toward Centennial Hills and West Henderson, and night, weekend and holiday shifts are a normal part of the job here.
Top Las Vegas Employers Hiring Healthcare Workers
These employers post healthcare roles across the Las Vegas Valley:
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) - the county-owned teaching hospital in the Medical District, with Magnet-recognized nursing and an accredited nurse residency.
- Sunrise Health - HCA's Las Vegas group of Sunrise Hospital, Sunrise Children's Hospital, Southern Hills and MountainView.
- The Valley Health System - seven hospitals from Valley Hospital on Shadow Lane to Spring Valley, Summerlin and Henderson.
- Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - the Siena campus in Henderson and the San Martin campus in the southwest Valley.
- Optum Nevada - the Southwest Medical clinic and urgent care network, hiring RNs, LPNs and clinic staff Valley-wide.
- VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System - the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center and its clinics, hiring nurses and clinical staff.
Healthcare Salaries in Las Vegas
- Entry level: about $18 to $23 an hour for nursing assistants and other patient support roles.
- Licensed and technical: roughly $29 to $42 an hour for licensed practical nurses and similar licensed roles.
- Registered nurse and senior clinical: about $40 to $64 an hour, with specialty and charge roles at the top.
These are estimates drawn from federal wage data for the Las Vegas metro and current employer postings. Licensure is the biggest pay lever, followed by specialty, shift differentials for nights and weekends, and employer type. Hospital roles generally pay more than clinic roles, while public employers like UMC add strong retirement benefits.
How to Start a Healthcare Career in Las Vegas
Most entry routes run through the College of Southern Nevada, which offers a limited-entry Nursing AAS, a Practical Nursing certificate at the West Charleston campus and other health programs with advising at its Charleston, North Las Vegas and Henderson campuses. The UNLV School of Nursing offers a BSN from the Bigelow Health Sciences Building on Maryland Parkway. Nurses are licensed by the Nevada State Board of Nursing, which requires the NCLEX and Nevada-specific fingerprints. Many support roles, such as patient transport or unit clerk, need only a high school diploma and on-the-job training.
What the Job Involves
Healthcare work covers direct patient care, such as assessing patients, giving medications, helping with mobility and documenting care, along with the technical and administrative work that keeps a hospital or clinic running: drawing and processing lab samples, scheduling, registration, billing and coding. Most clinical roles involve 8- or 12-hour shifts, teamwork across departments and strict infection-control and privacy rules.
Skills Employers Look For
- A current Nevada license or certification for licensed roles
- BLS certification, with ACLS or PALS for acute care
- Electronic health record experience
- Clear communication with patients and families
- Flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays
- Calm under pressure and attention to detail
Career Path and Advancement
A common Las Vegas ladder starts with a support or nursing assistant job, moves to a CSN practical nursing or ADN program while working, then to a registered nurse license and a hospital residency at UMC or Sunrise. From there nurses move into specialty units, charge and management roles, or advanced practice through a graduate program. Tuition help and nurse residencies at the big systems make it realistic to climb without leaving the Valley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which hospitals are hiring in Las Vegas?
The largest hiring operators are UMC, Sunrise Health (HCA), the Valley Health System and Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, plus the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center. Optum Nevada also hires heavily for its clinics and urgent cares across the Valley.
Do I need a license to work in healthcare in Las Vegas?
Nurses need a license from the Nevada State Board of Nursing, and many technical roles require a certification. Plenty of support jobs, such as patient transport, registration and unit clerk, require only a diploma and employer training.
How much do healthcare workers make in Las Vegas?
Pay ranges widely by license. Nursing assistants generally earn about $18 to $23 an hour, licensed practical nurses about $29 to $42, and registered nurses about $40 to $64, with night and weekend differentials on top.
Where can I train for a healthcare job in Las Vegas?
The College of Southern Nevada is the main public option, with nursing and health programs across its Charleston, North Las Vegas and Henderson campuses. UNLV offers a BSN, and several private colleges in the Valley offer nursing degrees approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Are Las Vegas healthcare jobs mostly night shifts?
Hospitals staff around the clock, so many new hires start on nights or weekends, usually with a pay differential. Clinic and outpatient roles at employers like Optum are more likely to run on daytime schedules.
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