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Travel Nurse Salary in Nevada

Median weekly · all specialties
$2,404
Pay after rent / mo
≈ $8,686/mo
$2,404/wk × 4.33 − $1,723 typical 2-BR rent. Before taxes. (HUD FMR FY2026.)
State income tax
0%
One of nine states with none, so more of each contract stays take-home.
By Specialty

Where Nevada specialty demand runs hottest

Las Vegas drives most Nevada demand, with Reno the clear second market, and your specialty sets the rate more than the city. Choose one below for current pay.

Median weekly by specialty Current open Nevada contracts
1 ER $2,898/wk 2 Med Surg $2,898/wk 3 Operating Room $2,898/wk 4 Psych $2,898/wk
5 Cath Lab $2,679/wk
6 Labor and Delivery $2,461/wk 7 Oncology $2,401/wk
Median weekly contract value per specialty, from open Advantis Nevada contracts.
Pay at a Glance

The Nevada pay range in full

With no state income tax, Nevada lifts take-home on a given rate. The table shows the weekly rate, how it ranges by specialty and metro, and where the state sits against the national midpoint.

Across all open Nevada contracts
<$2.1k $2.1–2.2k $2.2–2.4k $2.4–2.6k $2.6–2.7k $2.7k+
$2,404
Median weekly
$1,898–$2,898
Current range
Share of open Advantis Nevada contracts by weekly-pay band.
See salary by specialty ER ICU Labor and Delivery Operating Room
How Nevada compares

How travel nurse salary in Nevada compares

Same paycheck, very different economics. This ranks top travel markets by what a contract is worth after typical rent, alongside each state demand outlook. Texas ranks well: no income tax and below-average rent stretch the check further than several higher-posted states. Each state links through to its own salary page.

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State Median pay State income tax Market outlook Compact
Nevada You're here $2,404 0% Surplus statewide; Vegas/Reno growth keeps demand high HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Rhode Island $2,709 up to 5.99% (graduated) Above balance; turnover- & acuity-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Alaska $2,507 0% Statewide surplus; remote/bush coverage drives travel need HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Vermont $2,507 up to 8.75% (graduated) Above balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
North Dakota $2,331 up to 2.5% (graduated) Statewide surplus; frontier/oil-region demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
New Jersey $2,597 up to 10.75% (graduated) Among 10 states with the largest projected RN shortage by 2036 NJ Collaborating Center for Nursing Yes ✓
West Virginia $2,240 up to ~4.58% (graduated) Above balance; aging/rural Appalachian demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Nebraska $2,264 up to 4.55% (graduated) Above balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Wisconsin $2,255 up to 7.65% (graduated) Surplus statewide; distribution & specialty-mix demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Wyoming $2,189 0% Largest projected surplus; frontier/rural demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Maine $2,303 up to 7.15% (graduated) ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; aging population HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Iowa $2,171 3.8% flat Near balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Washington $2,366 0% Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~17% by 2038 (~15,020 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Illinois $2,260 4.95% flat ~27% of RNs plan to retire within 5 years IL Nursing Workforce Center No
Kentucky $2,153 3.5% flat Near balance; metro + rural Appalachian demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
New Mexico $2,184 up to 5.9% (graduated) Slight RN shortage (~2% by 2038); below-avg density HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Massachusetts $2,412 5.0% flat + 4% surtax >$1M (top 9.0%) Surplus statewide; turnover/specialty-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
California $2,464 up to 13.3% (graduated) ~78,000 RNs not working in nursing (57% age 65+) CA BRN · UCSF 2022 No
Ohio $2,137 2.75% flat Surplus statewide; high-acuity & rural distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
New Hampshire $2,320 0% ~7% RN shortfall by 2038; aging population HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Minnesota $2,176 up to 9.85% (graduated) Surplus statewide; greater-MN distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Idaho $2,147 5.3% flat ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; below-avg RN density HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Louisiana $2,079 3.0% flat Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~11% by 2038 (~5,680 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Oklahoma $2,077 up to 4.5% (graduated) Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~13% by 2038 HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Indiana $2,100 2.95% flat ~5,000 more nurses needed by 2031 (72% of need met) Indiana Hospital Assn. · IU Bowen Yes ✓
Kansas $2,071 up to 5.58% (graduated) Above balance; rural hospitals at closure risk HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Michigan $2,096 4.25% flat 22,000+ unfilled nursing roles projected by 2030 Michigan Health Council 2024 No
Missouri $2,055 up to 4.7% (graduated) Statewide balance; KC/STL turnover + rural gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Montana $2,133 up to 5.65% (graduated) Above balance; frontier/rural coverage drives demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Connecticut $2,244 up to 6.99% (graduated) Above balance; turnover- & acuity-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Arizona $2,159 2.5% flat Population & retiree growth sustain metro demand BLS Occupational Outlook Yes ✓
Pennsylvania $2,104 3.07% flat ~8% RN shortfall by 2038 (~11,970 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Oregon $2,153 up to 9.9% (graduated) ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; Portland-anchored HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Colorado $2,165 4.4% flat ~15% RN shortfall by 2030 (~10,000 nurses) CO Center for Nursing · Mercer Yes ✓
New York $2,275 up to 10.9% (graduated) + NYC local ~40,000 nurse shortage by 2030; 17,000+ RN openings/yr NY State DOH · DOL No
Alabama $1,966 up to 5.0% (graduated) Statewide surplus; demand in rural/non-metro facilities HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Tennessee $1,973 0% 8,500+ RN shortfall projected by 2035 TN Hospital Assn. Yes ✓
Maryland $2,117 up to 6.5% (graduated) + county Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~16% by 2038 (~10,890 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Florida $2,111 0% 59,000+ nurse shortage by 2035 (vacancy 7.8%) FL Hospital Assn. Yes ✓
Virginia $2,054 up to 5.75% (graduated) Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~8% by 2038 (~8,020 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
South Carolina $1,949 0%–6% graduated (top 6%) Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~12% by 2038 (~7,250 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Georgia $1,984 4.99% flat Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~20% by 2038 (~25,110 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
North Carolina $1,906 3.99% flat ~12,500 RN shortfall by 2033 (~11%) NC Nursecast · UNC Sheps Yes ✓
Mississippi $1,811 4.0% flat Statewide balance; Delta/Gulf-Coast distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Texas $1,892 0% 57,000+ RN shortfall by 2032 (~16%) TX DSHS 2024 · 739 hospitals Yes ✓
Hawaii $2,104 up to 11.0% (graduated) Surplus statewide; neighbor-island/specialty gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term No
Arkansas $1,741 up to 3.7% (graduated) Above balance; rural/critical-access gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Utah $1,785 4.45% flat Above balance; fast growth keeps demand elevated HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term Yes ✓
Nevada You're here
Median pay $2,404 Compact No State tax 0%
Outlook: Surplus statewide; Vegas/Reno growth keeps demand high HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Rhode Island
Median pay $2,709 Compact ✓ State tax up to 5.99% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; turnover- & acuity-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Alaska
Median pay $2,507 Compact No State tax 0%
Outlook: Statewide surplus; remote/bush coverage drives travel need HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Vermont
Median pay $2,507 Compact ✓ State tax up to 8.75% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
North Dakota
Median pay $2,331 Compact ✓ State tax up to 2.5% (graduated)
Outlook: Statewide surplus; frontier/oil-region demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
New Jersey
Median pay $2,597 Compact ✓ State tax up to 10.75% (graduated)
Outlook: Among 10 states with the largest projected RN shortage by 2036 NJ Collaborating Center for Nursing
West Virginia
Median pay $2,240 Compact ✓ State tax up to ~4.58% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; aging/rural Appalachian demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Nebraska
Median pay $2,264 Compact ✓ State tax up to 4.55% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Wisconsin
Median pay $2,255 Compact ✓ State tax up to 7.65% (graduated)
Outlook: Surplus statewide; distribution & specialty-mix demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Wyoming
Median pay $2,189 Compact ✓ State tax 0%
Outlook: Largest projected surplus; frontier/rural demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Maine
Median pay $2,303 Compact ✓ State tax up to 7.15% (graduated)
Outlook: ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; aging population HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Iowa
Median pay $2,171 Compact ✓ State tax 3.8% flat
Outlook: Near balance; rural/critical-access distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Washington
Median pay $2,366 Compact ✓ State tax 0%
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~17% by 2038 (~15,020 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Illinois
Median pay $2,260 Compact No State tax 4.95% flat
Outlook: ~27% of RNs plan to retire within 5 years IL Nursing Workforce Center
Kentucky
Median pay $2,153 Compact ✓ State tax 3.5% flat
Outlook: Near balance; metro + rural Appalachian demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
New Mexico
Median pay $2,184 Compact ✓ State tax up to 5.9% (graduated)
Outlook: Slight RN shortage (~2% by 2038); below-avg density HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Massachusetts
Median pay $2,412 Compact No State tax 5.0% flat + 4% surtax >$1M (top 9.0%)
Outlook: Surplus statewide; turnover/specialty-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
California
Median pay $2,464 Compact No State tax up to 13.3% (graduated)
Outlook: ~78,000 RNs not working in nursing (57% age 65+) CA BRN · UCSF 2022
Ohio
Median pay $2,137 Compact ✓ State tax 2.75% flat
Outlook: Surplus statewide; high-acuity & rural distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
New Hampshire
Median pay $2,320 Compact ✓ State tax 0%
Outlook: ~7% RN shortfall by 2038; aging population HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Minnesota
Median pay $2,176 Compact No State tax up to 9.85% (graduated)
Outlook: Surplus statewide; greater-MN distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Idaho
Median pay $2,147 Compact ✓ State tax 5.3% flat
Outlook: ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; below-avg RN density HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Louisiana
Median pay $2,079 Compact ✓ State tax 3.0% flat
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~11% by 2038 (~5,680 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Oklahoma
Median pay $2,077 Compact ✓ State tax up to 4.5% (graduated)
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~13% by 2038 HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Indiana
Median pay $2,100 Compact ✓ State tax 2.95% flat
Outlook: ~5,000 more nurses needed by 2031 (72% of need met) Indiana Hospital Assn. · IU Bowen
Kansas
Median pay $2,071 Compact ✓ State tax up to 5.58% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; rural hospitals at closure risk HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Michigan
Median pay $2,096 Compact No State tax 4.25% flat
Outlook: 22,000+ unfilled nursing roles projected by 2030 Michigan Health Council 2024
Missouri
Median pay $2,055 Compact ✓ State tax up to 4.7% (graduated)
Outlook: Statewide balance; KC/STL turnover + rural gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Montana
Median pay $2,133 Compact ✓ State tax up to 5.65% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; frontier/rural coverage drives demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Connecticut
Median pay $2,244 Compact ✓ State tax up to 6.99% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; turnover- & acuity-driven demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Arizona
Median pay $2,159 Compact ✓ State tax 2.5% flat
Outlook: Population & retiree growth sustain metro demand BLS Occupational Outlook
Pennsylvania
Median pay $2,104 Compact ✓ State tax 3.07% flat
Outlook: ~8% RN shortfall by 2038 (~11,970 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Oregon
Median pay $2,153 Compact No State tax up to 9.9% (graduated)
Outlook: ~6% RN shortfall by 2038; Portland-anchored HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Colorado
Median pay $2,165 Compact ✓ State tax 4.4% flat
Outlook: ~15% RN shortfall by 2030 (~10,000 nurses) CO Center for Nursing · Mercer
New York
Median pay $2,275 Compact No State tax up to 10.9% (graduated) + NYC local
Outlook: ~40,000 nurse shortage by 2030; 17,000+ RN openings/yr NY State DOH · DOL
Alabama
Median pay $1,966 Compact ✓ State tax up to 5.0% (graduated)
Outlook: Statewide surplus; demand in rural/non-metro facilities HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Tennessee
Median pay $1,973 Compact ✓ State tax 0%
Outlook: 8,500+ RN shortfall projected by 2035 TN Hospital Assn.
Maryland
Median pay $2,117 Compact ✓ State tax up to 6.5% (graduated) + county
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~16% by 2038 (~10,890 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Florida
Median pay $2,111 Compact ✓ State tax 0%
Outlook: 59,000+ nurse shortage by 2035 (vacancy 7.8%) FL Hospital Assn.
Virginia
Median pay $2,054 Compact ✓ State tax up to 5.75% (graduated)
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~8% by 2038 (~8,020 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
South Carolina
Median pay $1,949 Compact ✓ State tax 0%–6% graduated (top 6%)
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~12% by 2038 (~7,250 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Georgia
Median pay $1,984 Compact ✓ State tax 4.99% flat
Outlook: Among 10 largest RN shortages · ~20% by 2038 (~25,110 FTE) HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
North Carolina
Median pay $1,906 Compact ✓ State tax 3.99% flat
Outlook: ~12,500 RN shortfall by 2033 (~11%) NC Nursecast · UNC Sheps
Mississippi
Median pay $1,811 Compact ✓ State tax 4.0% flat
Outlook: Statewide balance; Delta/Gulf-Coast distribution demand HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Texas
Median pay $1,892 Compact ✓ State tax 0%
Outlook: 57,000+ RN shortfall by 2032 (~16%) TX DSHS 2024 · 739 hospitals
Hawaii
Median pay $2,104 Compact No State tax up to 11.0% (graduated)
Outlook: Surplus statewide; neighbor-island/specialty gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Arkansas
Median pay $1,741 Compact ✓ State tax up to 3.7% (graduated)
Outlook: Above balance; rural/critical-access gaps HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Utah
Median pay $1,785 Compact ✓ State tax 4.45% flat
Outlook: Above balance; fast growth keeps demand elevated HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Market-outlook figures verified May 2026; each links to its primary source.
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Pay after rent = median weekly pay × 4.33, minus the typical 2-BR rent, before taxes. Sources: rent HUD FMR FY2026; state income tax Tax Foundation; compact NCSBN; market outlook per state from each state's primary source. Not tax advice.
Market by Market

How the Nevada metros stack up

Las Vegas carries the bulk of Nevada's travel contracts, with Reno and the Carson City area next. Both metros run moderate-to-high on housing, and demand stays steady given the state's lean nurse-to-population ratio.

Reno $2,459
Henderson $2,407
Elko $1,951
North Las Vegas $1,898
Per-metro median from open Advantis Nevada contracts.
What the number includes

What makes up a Nevada weekly package

Nevada's weekly figure is taxable base pay plus tax-free housing and meal stipends. Because the state takes no income tax, the base isn't trimmed by state withholding, so more of it stays with you.

Hourly base, the wage portion of the rate Housing stipend, a weekly housing allowance Meals & incidentals, a daily meals allowance
The actual mix varies by contract, agency, and location.
Buying Power

Nevada living costs against the rate

Nevada's cost of living sits moderate-to-high, with Las Vegas and Reno housing above the national line, but no state income tax offsets part of that. The figures below weigh a rate against local rent and everyday costs.

0%
State income tax
One of nine states with none, so the same rate keeps more take-home than a high-tax state.
Single-state
Start on your license
Licensure by endorsement.
8.28 /1k
RN per 1,000 residents
Below the national 9.92, so the market is structurally under-supplied, which keeps demand high.
Surplus statewide; Vegas/Reno growth keeps demand high
HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
Sustained demand keeps contracts open.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state income tax) · NCSBN (compact status) · MERIC (cost of living) · BLS OEWS (RN workforce)
Right now

Top-paying Nevada contracts open today

A live view of the highest weekly rates open across Nevada, pulled from the Advantis feed. Specialty, metro, and start timing vary from one contract to the next.

Psych · Reno, NV
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Cath Lab · Reno, NV
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Before You Sign

What travelers ask about Nevada pay

What does Nevada's no-tax status do for take-home?
It removes state withholding entirely. Nevada has no state income tax, so the taxable base clears with only federal taxes, and the housing and meal share clears untaxed when you maintain a tax home, meaning both halves of the package work in your favor. Housing in Las Vegas and Reno runs moderate-to-high, so the rent line, not the tax line, is the one to watch.
How is Nevada's demand structured?
Las Vegas first, Reno second. The Las Vegas market runs through the Sunrise and Valley health systems, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, and University Medical Center, the region's academic and trauma anchor, while Renown Health leads Reno and the Carson City area adds volume. The state's lean nurse-to-population ratio keeps demand steady in both metros throughout the year.
Do I need a Nevada license?
Yes. Nevada sits outside the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license won't cover an assignment; plan on a separate Nevada RN license and file ahead of your target start. Pairing the application with the tail end of a current contract avoids a gap between assignments. Once licensed, the no-tax math makes repeat Nevada contracts easy to justify.
What acuity does University Medical Center carry?
The region's highest. UMC serves as the Las Vegas area's academic and trauma anchor, so its postings run high-acuity, while Sunrise, Valley, and St. Rose Dominican carry the metro's broad community volume and Renown does similar work in Reno. Advantis places travelers across them. Match the setting to your recent experience, particularly for trauma-adjacent units.
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