Nurse (Case Manager/Care Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID
Nurse Case Managers in the Idaho Falls area earn a median of $37.92 per hour, about $78,880 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.49 and $45.92. That ranks 281st of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 283rd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Idaho Falls. The free report below lists employers near Idaho Falls and what they pay.
The metro median is 8% below the Idaho statewide median of $41.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,500 registered nurses employed in the Idaho Falls metro area, 18.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.87).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.13 | $62,670 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.49 | $67,580 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.92 | $78,880 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.92 | $95,510 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.47 | $98,740 | 5% above U.S. median |
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse case manager. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel nurse case manager assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
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Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID
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CMS lists 3 hospitals in Idaho Falls, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc Idaho Falls, ID | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls, ID | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mountain View Hospital Idaho Falls, ID | Acute care | Other | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Bonneville County (1 geographic, 1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 14 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello, ID | 48 mi | $37.60/hr | 58,231 |
| Logan, UT | 121 mi | $39.95/hr | 56,770 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 138 mi | $38.92/hr | 55,589 |
| Ogden, UT | 156 mi | $38.14/hr | 88,656 |
| Bozeman, MT | 159 mi | $41.35/hr | 57,894 |
| Layton, UT | 167 mi | $38.14/hr | 84,348 |
Nurse Case Manager jobs in Idaho · Nurse Case Manager jobs nationwide
Idaho is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Idaho license by endorsement.
Idaho taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Idaho Falls city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Nurse Case Managers in the Idaho Falls metro area have a median pay of $37.92 per hour, about $78,880 a year. The middle half earn between $32.49 and $45.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Idaho Falls ranks 283rd of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 281st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Idaho Falls, led by Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Idaho is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Idaho license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Bonneville County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
The federal per diem benchmark in Idaho Falls is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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