Travel in Las Vegas?

NedRN · Jun 19, 2014

I've never heard of anyone enjoying any hospital in Las Vegas. It is usually the lessor of evils. Remember LV is in the middle of a very hot desert. I would recommend vacationing there, not working. Los Angeles and the Inland Empire is not that far away and you will have a much better working experience and a better climate. You can alternate weekends at the beach and Las Vegas.

LadyTiger44 · Jun 19, 2014

I am down in Tucson, AZ right now. It is VERY VERY HOT--a desert town much like Vegas. Everyday has been 100 degrees or above. I would suggest going somewhere a tad cooler in the summer, its pretty miserable.

BluntForceTrauma · Jun 21, 2014

I've NEVER heard any good reviews from travelers regarding Vegas. Coming from a state like Washington, I'm 90% sure you would be miserable there. Take Ned's advice. CA hospitals usually follow state laws regarding ratios and are better staffed.

trackhead, APRN · Jun 21, 2014

So far all the responses are rumors and 2nd hand. Go to the Nevada forum and research there, I've found positive stories. Like most things, the only time people speak up are when it's negative. It may be really bad, who knows, none of use do.

HikingNinja, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP · Jun 21, 2014

Ok. So I've worked in Vegas. Here's my opinion of the bigger hospital systems.

HCA facilities - great staff, high acuity, high pt ratios...and they use meditech.

Valley health system - ok but don't take an assignment at Desert Springs

St Rose campuses (aka dignity health as the were just bought) liked all of them, they are the best and highest paying in the valley, very strict on pts ratios. Some of the Siena campus staff can be catty but hey, that's anywhere you go right? They use cerner fishnet.

Hope this helps.

joanna_rn, BSN, RN · Mar 12, 2015

Thanks for all the responses!! :)