Kootenai Health
Community hospital in Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 397 beds
- Hiring nights and rotating
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a community-owned hospital in Coeur d'Alene licensed for up to 397 beds, backed by more than 50 Kootenai Clinics across the Pacific Northwest.
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
You would join a hospital that has held Magnet designation since 2006, the second in Idaho and the first in the Inland Northwest to earn it.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: careers.kh.orgThe same campus runs a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, so acuity and specialty depth sit under one roof.
For experienced nursesSources
Transition assistance for relocation or other move-in costs is available on select positions and gets talked through during the offer.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: careers.kh.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- Per diem nurses: 2 of 3 roles are per diem
Not a fit
- New grads: 2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Coeur d'Alene
Nursing here
- Recognition
Magnet recognized
Kootenai Health · employer research
- Career development
Non-BSN RNs with under 3 years patient-facing experience must enroll in BSN (or higher) within 1 year of hire and complete within 3 years
Kootenai Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: careers.kh.org- Scheduling
OR RN roles advertised with 12-hour day and night shifts
Kootenai Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage with employer-supported components; transition assistance for select positions; sign-on bonus advertised on some OR/Staff RN roles. Confirm current package with HR or the posting.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000.00
5K (or more) sign-on bonus for OR/Staff RN positions in Coeur d'Alene
As of 2026
Sources
- Relocation
Transition assistance (funding for relocation or other costs) for select positions; discussed during offer
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
- Administrative & consulting nursesNights 11 open
- ICURotating 11 open
Trauma
Kootenai Health is designated as a Level II Trauma Center.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.kh.orgNICU
Kootenai Health is designated as a Level III NICU.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.kh.orgOR
OR RN openings with 12-hour day and night shifts available.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.comPatient Placement / Transfer Center
RN Patient Placement Coordinator prioritizes transfers by acuity, diagnosis, bed availability, and staffing; critical care/ED preferred.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.kh.org
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall employee rating
- About 243 reviews average 3.8/5; roughly three-quarters would recommend to a friend; CEO approval high; business outlook mixed-positive.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Compensation and management scores
- Comp/benefits near mid-3s; senior management lowest category score among rated dimensions.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Nurse Practitioner experience locally
- Small sample of NP reviews in Coeur d'Alene rate culture, diversity, and career opportunities very highly and all would recommend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Across about 243 Glassdoor reviews averaging 3.8/5, compensation and benefits sit near the mid-3s and senior management is the lowest-scoring category.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
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?
Living in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Set against pine-fringed shores and alpine peaks, Coeur d'Alene pairs serious bedside work with true outdoor decompression. Unwind post-shift hiking the granite trails of Tubbs Hill or kayaking the lake right from downtown. With everyday costs landing about 2% below the national average, nurses gain a rugged, balanced lifestyle immersed in North Idaho’s clear mountain air.
Browse roles in Coeur d'Alene- Metro price level · Coeur d'Alene area
- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 98.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,468/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $72,338/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Kootenai Health hire new grads?
2 of 3 roles ask 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 night shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
Administrative & consulting nurses (1) and ICU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Kootenai Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Kootenai Health
Infection Preventionist RN
Posted 3 days ago
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Per diem
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 8-hour rotating
- Compact license OK
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
Sources
- careers.kh.org/about/faq
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/groups/northernidahocda/posts/672109696319192
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Kootenai-Health-Reviews-E137526.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Kootenai-Health-Nurse-Practitioner-Coeur-d-Alene-Reviews-EI_IE137526.0,15_KO16,34_IL.35,48_IC3722279.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- kh.org
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