Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Las Vegas, NV
Licensed practical nurses in Las Vegas commonly earn $27 to $34 an hour at specialty hospitals and nursing facilities, and Clark County is short more than 2,000 LPNs against national staffing levels. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get licensed in Nevada.
Current licensed practical nurse Openings in Las Vegas, NV
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Licensed Practical Nurse Work in Las Vegas
LPN work in the Valley splits three ways: outpatient clinics, long-term acute care hospitals, and skilled nursing and veterans care. Optum's Southwest Medical clinics, from South Eastern Avenue to Centennial Hills and the Nellis area, hire LPNs across primary care and specialty clinics. Long-term acute care and skilled nursing facilities in central Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and along South Eastern Avenue hire LPNs for med passes and charge shifts, and the state veterans home in Boulder City staffs LPNs around the clock.
Demand is real. UNR Med's Nevada Health Workforce Research Center estimated in 2025 that Clark County would need about 2,200 more LPNs to reach the national per-capita average. Because the 24-hour resort economy shapes everything here, night, weekend and 12-hour shifts are normal, and commutes on the 95 and the Beltway often run against traffic.
Top Las Vegas Employers Hiring Licensed Practical Nurses
These Las Vegas Valley employers post LPN roles on their own career sites:
- Optum Nevada - the Southwest Medical clinic network hires LPNs for multispecialty, OB/GYN, urgent care and call-center roles across the Valley.
- Horizon Specialty Hospital - the long-term acute care hospitals in Las Vegas and on South Eastern Avenue hire LPNs with acute care experience and IV certification.
- North Las Vegas Care Center - the skilled nursing facility hires LPNs, with long-term care experience preferred.
- Southern Nevada State Veterans Home - the Nevada Department of Veterans Services home in Boulder City recruits state LPN 2 positions for its residents.
Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Las Vegas
- Entry level: about $26 to $30 per hour for newly licensed LPNs, with some clinic roles starting lower.
- Experienced: roughly $31 to $37 per hour, the range around the metro median of about $36.50.
- Senior / specialty: $38 to $42 per hour for charge, utilization review and long-tenured clinic LPNs.
These are estimates built from federal wage data for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro and recent employer postings. Acute and long-term acute care settings tend to pay more than clinics, and night and weekend differentials add to base pay. Nevada has no state income tax, which stretches every band.
How to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse in Las Vegas
You need to finish a state-approved practical nursing program, pass the NCLEX-PN, and hold a license from the Nevada State Board of Nursing, which keeps its Southern Nevada office on South Maryland Parkway. The College of Southern Nevada runs a limited-entry Practical Nursing Certificate of Achievement at its West Charleston campus, with a Spring 2027 cohort whose application deadline is November 1, 2026, plus a Medic to LPN track. The Board's LPN exam fee is $90, fingerprints are required, and first-time examinees can request an interim permit to work as a graduate nurse while results are pending. Nevada is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so LPNs moving from another state apply for a Nevada license by endorsement.
What the Job Involves
LPNs take vital signs, pass medications, give injections, change dressings, collect specimens and document care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. In clinics the day revolves around rooming patients, refills, prior authorizations and patient calls. In long-term acute care and skilled nursing it means medication passes, IV and wound care, monitoring residents for changes and reporting to the RN.
Skills Employers Look For
- Active Nevada LPN license, or eligibility for one
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- IV certification for hospital and acute care roles
- Medication administration and accurate charting in an EHR
- Wound care and patient assessment skills
- Comfort with nights, weekends and 12-hour shifts
- Bilingual English and Spanish, a plus with many Valley patients
Career Path and Advancement
Many Las Vegas LPNs start as CNAs, then use the LPN license as a stepping stone. From clinic or skilled nursing work the ladder runs to charge nurse, utilization review and care coordination, and then to the RN. CSN's LPN to RN Bridge and the RN programs at CSN and UNLV are the usual routes, and with RNs in short supply across the Medical District and Henderson, the bridge pays off quickly.
Related Careers in Las Vegas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an LPN in Las Vegas with a license from another state?
Not on a multistate license. Nevada is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Nevada LPN license by endorsement from the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Fingerprint background checks can take time, so start the application before you move.
How much do LPNs make in Las Vegas?
Most Las Vegas LPNs earn about $26 to $37 an hour, and the metro median is roughly $36.50. Long-term acute care hospitals and nursing facilities often post $26 to $34 for new hires, while experienced clinic and utilization review LPNs can reach about $40.
How long does it take to become an LPN in Las Vegas?
Expect a practical nursing program of several semesters after prerequisites, then the NCLEX-PN and the Board's background check. CSN's practical nursing program is limited entry, so admission timing matters; its Spring 2027 cohort closes applications on November 1, 2026.
Do Las Vegas LPNs work night shifts?
Yes, especially in long-term acute care, skilled nursing and the veterans home, which staff around the clock. Clinic LPN jobs, such as those at Optum, generally follow clinic hours instead.
Can I work while waiting for my NCLEX-PN results?
First-time examinees can ask the Nevada State Board of Nursing for an interim permit to work as a graduate nurse for 90 days or until results arrive. Your permanent license is not issued until state and FBI background reports are back, which can take up to four months.
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