Registered Nurse

Life Care Centers of America

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Life Care Centers of America is long-term care.

Posted Aug 29 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Skilled Nursing
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed Starting wage for new grad? $42.50/hr!

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Idaho staff rolesIdaho staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $53/hr, across 142 postings.
Night differential: Shift differential of $3.50 [10p-6a] Shift differential of $3.50 [10p-6a]
Tuition assistance: Offered

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Shift differential of $3.50 [10p-6a]

Starting wage for new grad? $42.50/hr!

Tuition Reimbursement available for FT employees

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U. S. We are currently seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.

As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the RN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role includes evaluating patient needs through ongoing assessment and revise care plans based on changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to provide clinical supervision to C N As and LPNs.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

Nursing diploma (associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing) Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment. One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

An Equal Opportunity Employer

What's around it?

In Coeur d'Alene, ID

Coeur d'Alene, IDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent: $1,468/mo
Household income: $72,338/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Coeur d'Alene, ID

NeighborhoodsNurses and medical staff commonly settle in Midtown along Government Way or in Riverstone for quick, central access to clinical centers, daily amenities, and newer rental options like townhomes and apartments. Those looking for walkable lakeside charm choose Downtown, Sanders Beach, or Fort Grounds, which are lined with historic cottages, restored mid-century homes, and luxury condos, though at premium tiers. In northwest Coeur d'Alene, master-planned developments like Coeur d'Alene Place draw professionals wanting newer single-family layouts with sidewalks and parks. For those seeking larger lots, outbuilding space, or more square footage, neighboring communities such as Post Falls, Rathdrum, and Dalton Gardens serve as popular suburban and semi-rural commuter alternatives.

Nurses and medical staff commonly settle in Midtown along Government Way or in Riverstone for quick, central access to clinical centers, daily amenities, and newer rental options like townhomes and apartments. Those looking for walkable lakeside charm choose Downtown, Sanders Beach, or Fort Grounds, which are lined with historic cottages, restored mid-century homes, and luxury condos, though at premium tiers.

In northwest Coeur d'Alene, master-planned developments like Coeur d'Alene Place draw professionals wanting newer single-family layouts with sidewalks and parks. For those seeking larger lots, outbuilding space, or more square footage, neighboring communities such as Post Falls, Rathdrum, and Dalton Gardens serve as popular suburban and semi-rural commuter alternatives.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: pnwhomesales.com Source 2: brinerproperties.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundCoeur d'Alene functions as the medical and commercial hub of Kootenai County, with most local drives between residential neighborhoods and central healthcare facilities taking under twenty minutes. Interstate 90 acts as the main east-west arterial, connecting the city seamlessly to Post Falls and Spokane, which sits about thirty minutes to the west with an international airport. Traffic is generally light compared to large metropolitan areas, though summer tourism leads to heavy seasonal congestion along Sherman Avenue, Northwest Boulevard, and downtown lake access routes. During winter, snow, ice, and hillside road conditions require all-wheel drive, dedicated winter tires, and extra travel time for early-morning hospital shifts.

Coeur d'Alene functions as the medical and commercial hub of Kootenai County, with most local drives between residential neighborhoods and central healthcare facilities taking under twenty minutes. Interstate 90 acts as the main east-west arterial, connecting the city seamlessly to Post Falls and Spokane, which sits about thirty minutes to the west with an international airport.

Traffic is generally light compared to large metropolitan areas, though summer tourism leads to heavy seasonal congestion along Sherman Avenue, Northwest Boulevard, and downtown lake access routes. During winter, snow, ice, and hillside road conditions require all-wheel drive, dedicated winter tires, and extra travel time for early-morning hospital shifts.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: pnwhomesales.com Source 2: brinerproperties.com Source 3: destinationliving.co Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation defines daily life, with Lake Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane River supporting paddleboarding, kayaking, boat charters, and tubing throughout warm months. Tubbs Hill features a 2.2-mile loop trail along granite bluffs and secluded swimming coves just steps from downtown, complemented by sprawling green spaces at McEuen Park and City Beach. Cyclists and runners utilize the paved North Idaho Centennial Trail, which stretches along the water toward Washington, as well as mountain biking systems on Canfield Mountain and the Mineral Ridge trail. In the winter, downhill skiing and snowboarding are easily accessible at nearby Silver Mountain, Lookout Pass, and Schweitzer Mountain.

Outdoor recreation defines daily life, with Lake Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane River supporting paddleboarding, kayaking, boat charters, and tubing throughout warm months. Tubbs Hill features a 2.2-mile loop trail along granite bluffs and secluded swimming coves just steps from downtown, complemented by sprawling green spaces at McEuen Park and City Beach.

Cyclists and runners utilize the paved North Idaho Centennial Trail, which stretches along the water toward Washington, as well as mountain biking systems on Canfield Mountain and the Mineral Ridge trail. In the winter, downhill skiing and snowboarding are easily accessible at nearby Silver Mountain, Lookout Pass, and Schweitzer Mountain.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: quora.com Source 2: sundaystrolling.com Source 3: coeurdalene.org

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Living in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene offers healthcare professionals a rare blend of small-city community and world-class alpine lake scenery. Anchored by Lake Coeur d'Alene and forested mountain peaks, the city is a haven for nurses who want their downtime filled with paddleboarding, trail running on the Centennial Trail, or hiking the shoreline loop at Tubbs Hill. Housing and lifestyle vary significantly by neighborhood: Riverstone provides modern, low-maintenance apartments and townhomes close to clinical corridors; Midtown offers practical single-family homes and duplexes; and planned northwest communities like Coeur d'Alene Place cater to those needing garage space and quiet yards. For more spacious parcels or newer suburban subdivisions, Post Falls and Rathdrum provide straightforward highway commutes along Interstate 90. Prospective relocators must weigh genuine tradeoffs, including tight housing availability near the water, heavy summer tourist crowds along Sherman Avenue, and snowy winter road conditions that demand reliable vehicles for early hospital shifts. For nurses seeking an active outdoor lifestyle in a close-knit North Idaho setting, Coeur d'Alene delivers exceptional quality of life.

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As of 2026-02Source 1: pnwhomesales.com Source 2: brinerproperties.com Source 3: sundaystrolling.com Source 4: quora.com

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