From 2 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
The short version
Portneuf Medical Center is a hospital located in Pocatello, Idaho, serving southeastern Idaho and surrounding areas. It operates under a unique joint venture governance model between Portneuf Health Trust (PHT), a 501(c)3 non-profit retaining 23% ownership, and Ardent Health Services.
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Nursing here
Benefits
Portneuf Medical Center offers a 'Proud to Be Portneuf' employee discount card providing discounts at participating local businesses.
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The hard parts
Trust in colleagues identified as an area for improvement in nurse reviews
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Overall satisfaction flagged as needing improvement
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Fair pay for the job cited as a concern by reviewers
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Management rated at 3.1/5 and job security/advancement at 3.1/5 on Indeed, indicating room for improvement in leadership and career growth
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Pocatello, ID
Tucked into the Portneuf Valley, Pocatello puts trailheads at City Creek and shifts at Portneuf Medical Center within minutes of each other. With a cost of living roughly 11% below the national average and historic Old Town framed by mountain foothills, Idaho's "Gate City" delivers genuine high-desert breathing room on an RN’s salary.
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- 11% below the national average
- BEA index 88.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $948/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $60,418/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Portneuf Medical Center hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Cath lab (1) and med surg (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Portneuf Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Portneuf Medical Center
Sources
- portneuf.org
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