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Idaho CRNA License 2026: APRN Requirements, Full Practice Authority, Salary
In brief
How to get your CRNA license in Idaho 2026. Idaho Board of Nursing APRN process, full practice authority, and CRNA salary data for Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho Falls, and rural Idaho.
Steps at a glance
Complete CRNA program and obtain NBCRNA certification
Graduate from a COA-accredited nurse anesthesia program and pass the NBCRNA NCE. Idaho requires current CRNA national certification for APRN licensure.
Hold or obtain Idaho RN license
Idaho is an NLC compact member. CRNAs with a multistate compact license may practice in Idaho. If your primary state is non-compact, apply for Idaho RN licensure by endorsement through the Idaho Board of Nursing.
Submit Idaho Board of Nursing APRN application
Apply online at ibn.idaho.gov. Submit CRNA certification, RN license verification, anesthesia program documentation, and the $90 APRN application fee.
Practice independently, full practice authority
Idaho has full practice authority for all APRNs including CRNAs. No physician supervision or collaboration agreement is required by state law. Idaho has opted out of the federal Medicare CRNA supervision requirement.
In this article
Idaho is a full practice authority state for all APRNs including CRNAs. No physician supervision or collaborative agreement is required, and Idaho has opted out of the federal Medicare CRNA supervision requirement. Boise has grown into a substantial CRNA market driven by rapid population growth and the expansion of St. Luke's and Saint Alphonsus regional systems. Rural Idaho, particularly Southeastern Idaho, the Magic Valley, and North Idaho, has persistent CRNA shortages with competitive recruitment packages.
Practice Model
- Full Practice Authority, no supervision or collaboration agreement required
- Idaho has opted out of federal Medicare CRNA supervision requirement
- ACT model: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (Boise), selected service lines
- CRNA-independent model: St. Luke's Health System (primary model throughout network), Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Magic Valley Regional, rural CAH facilities
- St. Luke's is Idaho's largest health system and the dominant CRNA employer statewide
Application Requirements
- Active Idaho RN license (compact or ID-issued)
- Current NBCRNA certification
- Official nurse anesthesia program documentation
- Completed ibn.idaho.gov application + $90 fee
- Criminal background check via Idaho State Police
Processing Timeline
Idaho Board of Nursing processes APRN applications in 4-8 weeks from complete submission. Idaho's compact membership and efficient online portal make it one of the faster-processing Mountain West states for APRN credentials.
CRNA Salary in Idaho (2026)
| Market | Avg CRNA Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boise / Treasure Valley | $200,000-$230,000 | St. Luke's, Saint Alphonsus; CRNA-independent dominant; rapid market growth |
| Twin Falls / Magic Valley | $195,000-$222,000 | St. Luke's Magic Valley; regional hub; lower COL than Boise |
| Idaho Falls / Pocatello | $194,000-$220,000 | Eastern Idaho Regional, Portneuf Medical; SE Idaho hub |
| Coeur d'Alene / North Idaho | $196,000-$224,000 | Kootenai Health; Spokane-adjacent market; resort community growth |
| Rural / CAH Idaho | $196,000-$228,000 | CRNA-only; persistent shortages in remote communities; signing bonuses |
Top Employers in Idaho
- St. Luke's Health System, Boise + statewide; largest health system in Idaho; CRNA-independent model throughout network; active CRNA hiring
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (Trinity Health), Boise + Nampa; Catholic health system; select ACT model at flagship
- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), Idaho Falls; HCA facility; CRNA-independent model
- Kootenai Health, Coeur d'Alene; North Idaho's largest hospital; CRNA-independent; resort-community surgical volumes
- St. Luke's Magic Valley, Twin Falls; regional hub; CRNA-independent; strong orthopedic volumes
What We See at Ava Health
Idaho is one of the Pacific Northwest's most attractive CRNA markets for value-focused candidates. Boise's compensation is competitive with Portland and Seattle but housing costs are materially lower, Idaho's cost of living advantage relative to the I-5 corridor makes it a strong value proposition. North Idaho (Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint) attracts CRNAs from the Spokane market who want Idaho's more favorable tax treatment (lower income tax than Washington or Oregon combined with Spokane-comparable compensation). Rural Central Idaho (Salmon, Challis, McCall) has the most extreme CRNA shortages in the state.
Related: CRNA Salary by State 2026, NP License Idaho 2026, CRNA License Washington 2026.
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