University Medical Center
1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102
At a glance
University Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in the major metro area of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving a diverse and international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and urban setting suggest potential openness to global talent. International nurses may find the vibrant, multicultural environment of Las Vegas appealing for both professional and personal growth.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Bed Count
- 541
- RN Count
- 874
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Streamlined process with specific credential review
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV overview
Financials
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive69.3%
- Public transit8%
- Walk3.4%
- Other9.1%
- Work from home9.8%
- McCarran International Airport
- Nellis Air Force Base
- Boulder City-Lake Mead International Airport
- Homey (Area 51) Airport
- Saint George-Southwest Utah International Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 1,560,375
- Major Metro (1M+)
- International Population
- 453,407
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
Nevada state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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