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Portneuf Health
Pocatello, Idaho

Cardiovascular Surgery NP – Up to $10K Commencement Bonus in Scenic Idaho!

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Portneuf Medical Group, located in picturesque Pocatello, Idaho, is excited to welcome an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to our exceptional Heart Team at the Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute. We seek a dynamic, motivated professional who is passionate about delivering superior patient care in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

Position Overview

  • First assist in cutting-edge Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeries.
  • Expertise in Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) required.

Admitting service: actively manage and coordinate inpatient care, ensuring continuity from admission to discharge.

Collaborate closely with an experienced and supportive team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons, fellow APPs, nurses, and specialists.

  • Join a robust, established team of APPs, ensuring collaborative support and professional growth.
  • Access to the latest technology in cardiac care, including advanced valvular interventions, minimally invasive procedures, and state-of-the-art facilities for ECMO, TAVR, robotic surgery, and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) placement.
  • Work at a modern, 200+-bed hospital featuring a 20-bed ICU, Level II Trauma Center

Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Exceptional quality of life with clearly defined work schedules and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of Cardiothoracic and Vascular APP experience.
  • Proficiency with Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH), Radial Artery Harvesting is a Plus!
  • Active Idaho license or eligibility for licensure.
  • Certifications in BLS and ACLS (preferred).

Ideal Candidate

  • Exceptional clinical judgment and procedural skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities.
  • Dedicated to teamwork, quality patient care, and professional growth.

Recruitment Package May Include

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • CME allowance
  • Commencement bonus
  • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
  • Relocation allowance
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan
  • Marketing + practice growth assistance

About Portneuf Medical Center

Portneuf Medical Center, a joint venture with Ardent Health Services, is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate patient care. Serving the communities of Southeastern Idaho since 1907, we provide advanced medical care backed by sophisticated technology and exceptional clinical support.

Life in Pocatello, Idaho

  • Discover the perfect balance of career fulfillment and outdoor adventure:
  • Home to Idaho State University.
  • Family-friendly community with affordable housing and excellent schools.
  • Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, skiing, world-class fishing, and more.

Easy access to renowned destinations including Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, and Salt Lake City.

Elevate your career and lifestyle in one of the most scenic locations in the Northwest. Join our exceptional team today!

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will first assist in cardiothoracic and vascular surgeries and manage inpatient care from admission to discharge. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons and specialists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic surgeryVascular surgeryInpatient management

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 44 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 48% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Idaho is 95.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.2% of Idaho clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs

4
<$145k
3
$145k-160k
7
$160k-175k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job
Relocation assistance
7% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 341 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pocatello

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,074/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pocatello, ID metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Portneuf Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pocatello, ID
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary
CME allowance
Commencement bonus
Medical debt assistance
Relocation allowance
Paid malpractice coverage
Health benefits
Retirement plan