Nevada Nursing and Healthcare Schools

Nevada holds great opportunities for those interested in working in the health care industry. Currently there is a great need for professional health care workers in Nevada's communities. Positions continue to arise in all areas of the health care field. This is especially true for those educated in nursing. The high demand for nurses allows you as an RN or LPN diverse choices regarding what types of working environments, facilities, and positions personally work best to meet your career goals. Job security for health care workers in Nevada is absolutely a plus!

Traveling Nurses

Traditional positions in facilities such as hospitals, clinics, and private practice are always available however Nevada also holds many vacancies in areas of teaching, recruiting, and offers tremendous opportunities for nurses interested in working as a traveling nurse, or working for temporary agencies. These types of positions are beneficial in several ways including higher income, paid travel expenses, guaranteed employment and the ability to gain experience working in many different environments.

Teaching

Trained Registered Nurses are tremendously needed to work as teachers to train a new generation of students wishing to enter the health care field. This is not only a rewarding experience, but offers options and opportunities to nurses seeking a less physically demanding position. Nevada has recently waived requirements for teaching to help address the shortage problems in our schools. Now those with a Bachelors Degree can teach a Bachelors program, instead of having to obtain a Masters Degree to teach. This opens doors for more nurses to share their skills and talents with upcoming students.

A demand for nurses

Much of the population in Nevada is reaching retirement ages. As these professionals retire, vacancies will need to be filled and more health care services will be required for our devoted seniors!

Nevada currently ranks 49th in the country of properly staffed health care professionals. This leaves Registered Nurses to accommodate most health care services to the patients of Nevada. Nevada has established successful and unique programs to help trained nurses. By extending temporary licenses for nurses just entering the state, this allows you as a nurse to continue working for 4- 6 months while waiting on background checks and other certifications to arrive.

With your ambition and Nevada's help, together we can overcome these workforce shortages all while building a successful and rewarding career that you can be proud of! Nevada welcomes you to the awesome challenge and positive changes taking place in our health care industry. Be a part of a team that matters and a community that cares for one another!

Salaries

Average Salaries in Nevada are among the highest averages. Competitive wages and benefits are a rewarding attribute to working in Nevada, along with the fact there is a great need for these services. Job security and demand are expected to remain and even increase over the next ten years. In Nevada it pays to care!

• Registered Nurse $86,728 – $94,740
• LPN $39,404 – $42,834
• Emergency Room $86,892 – $100,289
• Operating Room $90,907 – $107,135
• Critical Care $94,194 – $106,467
• Occupational Therapy $74,540 – $80,671
• Respiratory Tech $55,041 – $59,106
• Lab Tech $44,670 – $98,559
• Pharmacist $108,156 – $113,334