Registered Nurse Experienced NICU (Nights)
LAS VEGAS, Nevada
Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
Posted Sep 21 · Applications close Sep 21, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights REGISTERED NURSE EXPERIENCED NICU (NIGHTS)
- Unit and setting
- NICU · Hospital REGISTERED NURSE EXPERIENCED NICU (NIGHTS)
- License
- RN license Current RN license in the State of Nevada.current RN license in Nevada
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Qualifications: EXPERIENCED PREFERRED
- License
- current RN license in Nevada Current RN license in the State of Nevada. Check your license
- Certification
- current BLS Current BLS Certification.
- Certification
- current ACLS (adult), PALS (pediatric) or NRP (neonatal) as required by department Current ACLS Certification (adult patients), current PALS Certification (pediatric patients) or current NRP Certification (Neonatal patients) as required by department.
- Certification
- other certification as required by facility, specialty or department Other certification as may be required by facility, specialty or department.
- Education
- graduate of an accredited school of nursing plus completion of a specialty course or equivalent Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and completion of a Specialty course or equivalent.
- Experience
- one year acute care experience or successful completion of an approved specialty course One year acute care experience or successful completion of an approved specialty course.
- Also asks
- passes pre-employment assessments required by the facility Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.
Preferred
- Education
- BSN BSN preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Pay differential
- Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Extra pay
- 9% differential in payenrolled in Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program
- Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
Benefits
- Benefitsrewarding and engaging work environmentA rewarding and engaging work environment
- Benefitsmarket competitive compensationMarket competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- Benefitsgenerous paid time off
- BenefitsTime Off Benefit Opt Out ProgramTime Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
- Benefitseducational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per yearEducational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- BenefitsSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramSoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
More benefits (17)
- BenefitsEmployee Referral Bonus opportunitiesEmployee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Benefitscareer growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHSCareer growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
- Benefitsmedical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage plus HSA savings accountComprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
- Benefitslife, dependent life, supplemental life, accident and critical illness insurance optionsAdditional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
- Benefitsauto, home and pet insuranceVoluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program for employees and family members
- BenefitsRethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive and LivongoAdditional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
- Benefitsadoption and fertility assistance programsAdoption & Fertility Assistance programs
- Benefits401k with company match401k with company match
- Benefitsdiscounted UHS stock purchase planDiscounted UHS stock purchase plan
- Benefitsexclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness and moreExclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
- Comprehensive insurance benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, plus HSA savings account
- Additional insurance options: life, dependent life, supplemental life, accident, critical illness
- Voluntary Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Additional health and wellness benefits: RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, Livongo
- Exclusive employee discounts
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Day to day
- safe, competent nursing care per facility policies, standards and philosophy Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
- Day to day
- professional leadership and support to the healthcare team Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
- Care model
- Patient Centered Care as foundation for all nursing care The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care.
- Day to day
- oversees and guides employees under his/her supervision Oversees and guides employees that are under his/her supervision.
- Day to day
- Service Excellence standards at all times Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times
- Details
- 366-bed hospital the 366-bed hospital
- Details
- level III neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital a level III neonatal intensive care unit
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
Original listing
Posted on UHS’ careers page.
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Responsibilities
Spring Valley Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System , a network of acute care hospitals, physician practices and outpatient services that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in southwest Las Vegas, the 366-bed hospital offers emergency care, advanced cardiovascular and neurological surgeries and procedures, surgical services, women’s health, comprehensive maternity services, and a level III neonatal intensive care unit. Spring Valley Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission (“TJC”) and has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Primary Heart Attack, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke, and Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement.
Spring Valley Hospital has garnered recognition by US News & World Report for its outstanding achievements in several specialty programs. Additionally, the Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is a distinguished Center of Excellence, providing the highest quality in care and patient satisfaction. The hospital has received numerous “ Best of Las Vegas ” awards, highlighting exceptional care and services for our community and patients.
ER at Blue Diamond , an Extension of Spring Valley Medical Center, is a freestanding emergency department providing 24/7 emergency care to infants, children and adults. ER at Blue Diamond has achieved TJC Advanced Certifications in Acute Stroke Ready and Acute Heart Attack Ready.
www.springvalleyhospital.com
The Valley Health System (“VHS”) is an integrated system of care in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada comprised of acute care hospitals, physician practices and a variety of outpatient services. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. Since 1979, we have been providing care to the more than two million people living in Southern Nevada and its surrounding communities.
VHS is committed to training the next generation of healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the allied health support services. The talent and dedication of the over 10,000 employees of VHS is what makes the company unique. VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (“UHS”).
About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40U. S. states, Washington, D. C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
Benefit Highlights
- A rewarding and engaging work environment
- Market competitive compensation and generous paid time off
- Time Off Benefit Opt Out Program in exchange for a 9% differential in pay
- Educational and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
- Career growth and development opportunities within the hospital and VHS
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug coverage, plus HSA savings account
- Additional insurance options such as life insurance, dependent life insurance, supplemental life insurance, accident insurance and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary benefits including Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers resources for emotional health, everyday living, caregiving, personal well-being, legal and financial consultations and work-related issues available to all employees and their family members
- Additional health and wellness benefits such as RethinkCare, Inflection, Sword Thrive, and Livongo
- Adoption & Fertility Assistance programs
- 401k with company match
- Discounted UHS stock purchase plan
- Exclusive employee discounts on electronics, entertainment, health & wellness, and more
- More Information is available on our Benefits Guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Disclaimer : Benefits may vary depending upon employment status, position, and effective date during employment.
Job Description
Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Oversees and guides employees that are under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times
Qualifications
Qualifications
Experienced preferred
Education Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and completion of a Specialty course or equivalent. BSN preferred.
Experience One year acute care experience or successful completion of an approved specialty course. License/Certification Current RN license in the State of Nevada. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification (adult patients), current PALS Certification (pediatric patients) or current NRP Certification (Neonatal patients) as required by department. Other certification as may be required by facility, specialty or department.
Other Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility. Note An RN graduate is a nurse who has completed a course of study at a school of nursing and is eligible for the NCLEX. The RN graduate performs directly under the supervision of the Charge Nurse or RN designee. An interim RN license must be granted by the Nevada State Board of Nursing
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What's around it?
Las Vegas, NVFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,563/mo
- Household income
- $73,877/yr, all local households, not nurse pay