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PRN Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner needed in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho
Ardent Health · Pocatello, ID
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in Pocatello, ID
The median nurse practitioner pay in the Pocatello area is $58.76 per hour ($122,220 a year), with the typical range running from $51.28 to $62.28. That ranks 261st of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 117th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pocatello. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Pocatello.
- $58.76median pay per hour, Pocatello
- $51–$62typical range per hour
- 70nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Nurse Practitioner roles in Pocatello
3 more open roles from employers in Pocatello. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Neurology NP Opportunity in Gorgeous Pocatello, ID
Ardent Health · Pocatello, ID
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Seeking Part Time General Trauma Surgery NP in Pocatello, ID
Ardent Health · Pocatello, ID
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Nurse Practitioner pay in Pocatello, ID
The metro median is 5% below the Idaho statewide median of $61.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 70 nurse practitioners employed in the Pocatello metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.05 | $95,780 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.28 | $106,660 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $58.76 | $122,220 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.28 | $129,540 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $83.44 | $173,560 | 34% above U.S. median |
How Pocatello ranks
- 261st of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 117th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 5 Idaho metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Pocatello run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $58.76 median hour buys what $66.09 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
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.
Estimate your Pocatello paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,115
- Per year: $105,768
- Per month: $8,814
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Pocatello metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Pocatello
| 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 practitioner 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).
Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Idaho
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Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)-Orange Team
Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID
$109k–$168k/ year
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Veterans Health Administration · Mountain Home, ID
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Hospitals in Pocatello
CMS lists 1 hospital in Pocatello, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portneuf Medical Center Pocatello, ID | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Bannock County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Bannock County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | 48 mi | $60.43/hr | 69,523 |
| Logan, UT | 84 mi | $59.78/hr | 56,770 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 104 mi | $61.01/hr | 55,589 |
| Ogden, UT | 116 mi | $58.37/hr | 88,656 |
| Layton, UT | 127 mi | $58.37/hr | 84,348 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 147 mi | $61.07/hr | 217,783 |
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License and tax basics in Idaho
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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Pocatello, ID?
Nurse Practitioners in the Pocatello metro area have a median pay of $58.76 per hour, about $122,220 a year. The middle half earn between $51.28 and $62.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pocatello a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Pocatello ranks 117th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 261st of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse practitioners work in Pocatello?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Pocatello, led by Portneuf Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Idaho license to work in Pocatello as a nurse practitioner?
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.
Is Pocatello in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Bannock County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Pocatello?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pocatello 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.
Does Valorem Health place nurse practitioners in Pocatello?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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