Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Idaho

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Idaho are in steady demand, concentrated in primary care, family medicine, and rural health, with openings at every level from new graduate to experienced independent practitioner. The most active hiring is in Boise, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello, where large employers like St. Luke's Health System, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, and the Veterans Affairs have consistent nurse practitioner needs. Family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and urgent care are the specialties generating the most consistent postings across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerPortneuf Medical Center
Top cityBoise, ID
Cities hiring9
Work type86% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Idaho Vein Center NP – In Scenic Idaho!
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Idaho Vein Center NP – In Scenic Idaho!
Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, Idaho
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification

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Nurse Practitioner IV (Medical Director)-Primary Care
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Nurse Practitioner IV (Medical Director)-Primary Care
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Boise, Idaho
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$134k - $179k/yr
On-Site
Post-Master's Certificate (Nursing)
10,000+

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Hospitalist Dayshift Nurse Practitioner Position in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho
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Hospitalist Dayshift Nurse Practitioner Position in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho
Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, Idaho
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Nurse Practitioner- HouseCalls - Spokane, WA & Kootenai County, ID
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Nurse Practitioner- HouseCalls - Spokane, WA & Kootenai County, ID
Optum
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$110k - $164k/yr
10,000+

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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Wound Care of Wyoming, LLC
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$50 - $70/hr
On-Site

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Idaho

Where Idaho roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boise
4 jobs
Pocatello
3 jobs
Caldwell
2 jobs
Burley
1 job
Lewiston
1 job
Twin Falls
1 job
Idaho Falls
1 job
Coeur d'Alene
1 job
Mountain Home
1 job

Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Idaho

A snapshot from current Idaho openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Portneuf Medical Center3 open roles
US Department of Veterans Affairs3 open roles
Optum1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Idaho Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner jobs across Idaho.

  • Active nurse practitioner license issued or recognized by the Idaho Board of Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Current national board certification from AANP, ANCC, or a recognized specialty board
  • Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances in Idaho
  • Active Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications
  • Minimum one to two years of nurse practitioner or advanced practice clinical experience

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Idaho: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse practitioner in Idaho?

To become a nurse practitioner in Idaho, you must earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice, pass a national board certification exam through a body such as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and then apply for licensure through the Idaho Board of Nursing. Idaho participates in the APRN Compact, so holders of a compact license from another participating state may practice in Idaho without a separate state application.

How much do nurse practitioners make in Idaho?

Nurse practitioners in Idaho earn a median of about $132,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,480 for the lowest 10% to over $169,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nurse practitioners in Idaho?

Employers hiring nurse practitioners in Idaho right now include Portneuf Medical Center, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Idaho's hiring is heavily concentrated in integrated health systems and critical access hospitals serving both urban centers and the state's large rural population.

Which Idaho cities have the most nurse practitioner jobs?

The Idaho cities with the most nurse practitioner openings are Boise, Pocatello, and Caldwell. Boise anchors the market as home to the state's largest hospital systems, while Idaho Falls and Pocatello draw consistent postings from regional medical centers and federally qualified health centers serving southeastern Idaho's underserved communities.

Are there remote nurse practitioner jobs in Idaho?

Yes, but they're rare. Nurse practitioner work is inherently hands-on and the large majority of roles require an in-person clinical presence. About 14% of nurse practitioner openings tied to Idaho are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the remote fraction tends to concentrate in telehealth triage, psychiatric-mental health consultation, and care management roles rather than primary care.

How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner in Idaho with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate nurse practitioner residency or fellowship programs at Idaho's larger health systems, particularly those at St. Luke's Health System and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, which periodically run structured transition-to-practice programs. Candidates who lack direct NP experience but hold strong RN backgrounds in emergency, ICU, or primary care are competitive for these openings. Completing your Idaho Board of Nursing licensure early and securing DEA registration before interviewing removes a common hiring delay and signals readiness to Idaho employers.

Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Idaho?

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner jobs in Idaho on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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