Registered Nurse- SICU/NSCU

Las Vegas, Nevada

$43.53–$67.47/hr

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Las Vegas, Nevada

RNSICUNSCUCritical CareNeuro ICU

Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

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Base pay: $43.53–$67.47/hr

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Position Summary EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS) COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. ***Full-time Opening(s)*** Position Summary: Provides care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. These patients are facing life-threatening problems with varying needs, which require extensive medication protocols and therapies. Provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
One (1) year current critical care experience in a similar facility
Current License by the Nevada State Board of Nursing to Practice as a Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) at hire
Minimum of one (1) year recent (within the past five (5) years) documented ICU experience in an acute hospital setting, preferably in a neuro/surgical ICU

Benefits

Employer-paid pension plan (Nevada PERS)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Competitive salary & benefits package

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