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Nevada CRNA License 2026: APRN Requirements, Practice Model, Salary
Nevada CRNAs are licensed as APRNs by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. Nevada operates under a collaborative practice arrangement model — a physician collaborative arrangement is required in most settings. Nevada has NOT opted out of the federal Medicare CRNA supervision requirement. Las Vegas is primarily an ACT market (high surgical volumes at major Strip-adjacent hospitals); Reno, Elko, and rural Nevada communities use CRNA-independent models. Nevada's no-state-income-tax status provides a meaningful compensation differential versus coastal markets.
Practice Model
- Collaborative practice arrangement with physician required in most settings
- Nevada has NOT opted out of federal Medicare CRNA supervision requirement
- ACT model: University Medical Center (Las Vegas), Valley Health System, Sunrise Hospital
- CRNA-independent model: Northern Nevada (Renown Health, Elko Regional), rural CAH facilities
- No state income tax: Nevada CRNAs retain materially more of their gross compensation than comparable roles in CA, OR, or WA
Application Requirements
- Active Nevada RN license (compact or NV-issued)
- Current NBCRNA certification
- Official nurse anesthesia program documentation
- Completed nevadanursingboard.org application + $100 fee
- Criminal background check via Fieldprint/Nevada DPS
Processing Timeline
Nevada Board of Nursing processes APRN applications in 6–10 weeks from complete submission. Temporary authorization to practice is not routinely available. The background check process typically runs concurrently with application review and rarely delays timelines beyond the standard window.
CRNA Salary in Nevada (2026)
| Market | Avg CRNA Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $205,000–$238,000 | UMC, Valley Health, Sunrise, HCA; high volume; no state income tax |
| Henderson / North Las Vegas | $200,000–$230,000 | St. Rose Dominican, Henderson Hospital; suburban Las Vegas |
| Reno / Sparks | $195,000–$222,000 | Renown Health, Saint Mary's, Northern Nevada Medical; no income tax |
| Rural NV (Elko / Carson City) | $200,000–$232,000 | CRNA-independent; mining-industry adjacent surgical volume; signing bonuses |
Top Employers in Nevada
- University Medical Center (UMC) — Las Vegas; Level I trauma; public system; ACT model
- Valley Health System (UHS) — Las Vegas; large private health system; Sunrise Hospital, Spring Valley
- HCA Healthcare Nevada — Southern Nevada; MountainView, Sunrise, Henderson; CRNA-dependent surgical volumes
- Renown Health — Reno; Northern Nevada's dominant system; both ACT and CRNA-independent
- Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center — Reno; community hospital; CRNA-focused anesthesia
What We See at Ava Health
Nevada's primary draw is the no-income-tax advantage — a CRNA earning $215K in Nevada retains roughly $15,000–$20,000 more annually than an equivalent earner in California. Las Vegas has a high volume of outpatient surgery driven by its ambulatory surgical center concentration; elective surgical cases and cosmetic procedures generate steady anesthesia demand beyond hospital-based volumes. Rural Nevada (Elko, Winnemucca) offers the highest CRNA-per-capita shortage of any Nevada market with competitive packages for candidates willing to work in a remote setting.
Related: CRNA License California 2026, CRNA Salary by State 2026, NP License Nevada 2026.
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