ID · Pocatello · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Pocatello, ID

The median registered nurse pay in the Pocatello area is $37.60 per hour ($78,220 a year), with the typical range running from $36.47 to $45.22. That ranks 298th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 195th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pocatello. The free report below lists employers near Pocatello and what they pay.

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More open Registered Nurse roles in Pocatello

12 more open roles from employers in Pocatello. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Registered Nurse / RN Rehab

Ardent Health · Pocatello, ID

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  • Rehab LHP Pocatello Night
  • Req 143024
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Registered Nurse / RN OR

Ardent Health · Pocatello, ID

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  • Surgical Services LHP Pocatello Variable
  • Req 143025
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Registered Nurse / RN ICU

Ardent Health · Pocatello, ID

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  • Intensive Care Unit/ICU LHP Pocatello Ro
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Registered Nurse pay in Pocatello, ID

The metro median is 9% below the Idaho statewide median of $41.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 730 registered nurses employed in the Pocatello metro area, 19.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.62$61,61034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.47$75,86019% below U.S. median
Median$37.60$78,22016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.22$94,060in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$46.75$97,2404% above U.S. median

How Pocatello ranks

  • 298th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 195th of 335 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, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Pocatello

  • 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 $37.60 median hour buys what $42.29 buys at the national price level, 6% below 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$1,354
  • Per year: $67,680
  • Per month: $5,640

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

ItemFederal 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 registered nurse 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 Registered Nurse roles in Idaho

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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 registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, ID		Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Idaho Falls, ID48 mi$37.92/hr69,523
Logan, UT84 mi$39.95/hr56,770
Twin Falls, ID104 mi$38.92/hr55,589
Ogden, UT116 mi$38.14/hr88,656
Layton, UT127 mi$38.14/hr84,348
Salt Lake City, UT147 mi$39.97/hr217,783

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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.

Idaho state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Pocatello

Pocatello city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Pocatello, ID?

Registered Nurses in the Pocatello metro area have a median pay of $37.60 per hour, about $78,220 a year. The middle half earn between $36.47 and $45.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Pocatello a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Pocatello ranks 195th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 298th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered nurses 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 registered nurse?

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.

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Your RN pay reportPocatello, ID · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Idaho Healthcare InstituteIdaho · 1 wage offer$50.00/ hr$50–$50
  • Idaho Healthcare InstituteIdaho Falls, ID · 5 wage offers$35.88/ hr$34–$41
  • St. Luke's Health System, Ltd.Mountain Home, ID · 1 wage offer$34.07/ hr$34–$34
  • Idaho Falls Community HospitalIdaho Falls, ID · 4 wage offers$32.69/ hr$30–$37

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$52.59High$71

3 RN postings with published pay in Idaho, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 RN roles

  1. Nurse (Home Based Primary Care)Permanent
    $71k–$147k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID · posted today
  2. RN Circulator Ten Mile Surgery Center- Full TimePermanent
    $42.62–$63.39/ hour
    Trinity Health · Idaho · posted 10 days ago

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