Nevada Registered Nurse Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Registered Nurse hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($42.80/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under NRS 608.018.
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In Nevada, a Registered Nurse is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $12.00/hr (State industry median: $42.80/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 8 hours per day under NRS 608.018.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Registered Nurses in Nevada
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Shift Differential Premiums)
Registered Nurses paid on an hourly basis are non-exempt under FLSA regulations and MUST receive 1.5x overtime pay for all hours over 40.
Nevada Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: NRS 608.018
Nevada Revised Statutes § 608.018 mandates daily overtime at 1.5x regular rate for employees earning less than 1.5x minimum wage who work more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period.
Employee Statutory Rights (NV)
- ✓ Daily overtime pay (1.5x) for hours over 8 in a 24-hour period for eligible hourly employees.
- ✓ Prohibition of tip credits; full $12.00/hr minimum wage must be paid directly by employer.
- ✓ Mandatory paid 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked under NRS 608.019.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (NV)
- § Must pay full direct statutory minimum wage regardless of tips received.
- § Must provide a 30-minute meal break for shifts of 8 consecutive hours.
- § Must maintain accurate timecard records for at least 2 years.
Common Nevada Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Attempting to take a tip credit against Nevada minimum wage.
Failing to calculate daily 8-hour overtime for shift workers.
Not counting pre-shift preparation time as compensable hours worked.
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Audit Nevada Registered Nurse Overtime & Pay
Verify 2026 statutory minimum wage floors, 1.5x overtime thresholds, and meal break penalties for Registered Nurses in Nevada.