RN - Critical Care

Would you like to work in one of the most beautiful areas in the Pacific Northwest? Kootenai Health is seeking experienced Critical Care RN's to join our team and award-winning work culture! 


Critical Care Highlights

A combined unit total of 26 patient beds: 13 beds on 2 floors.
Interdisciplinary collaboration with a growing team of 7 Intensivists, with a model of “mandatory consult” to the intensivists for every patient in Critical Care.
2 Cardiothoracic surgeons and 4 Neurosurgeons with privileges.
One of the busiest heart centers in the Pacific Northwest including a Cardiac Cath Lab, EP lab and IR lab offering progressive industry technology including TAVR procedures.
Staffing 1:1 – post-TPA, CRRT, IABP, Impella and immediate post open heart recovery with over 350+ open heart surgeries per year.
Launching a brand new ECMO program using the Centrimag cardiac assist device with robust training, education and ongoing support with our dedicated ECMO Program Coordinator.
Highly engaged team with many options to be involved and have your voice heard.


As a Critical Care RN, you will:

Be responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care for Critical Care patients.
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures
Perform various patient tests and administer medications within your scope of practice
Promote patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and their family to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills



Kootenai Health has a lot to offer you, including:

A specialized, cutting-edge, and dedicated Critical Care Team
Newly opened Dedicated Transition to Practice Unit
Expanding Nursing Professional Development department with room for future career development and continuous learning opportunities
Robust, multi-room hi-fidelity simulation lab
Established pipeline relationships with regional nursing programs
Magnet Status - Kootenai has maintained MagnetTM status since 2006. This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence!
Level II Trauma Center- Kootenai Health has achieved a Level II Trauma designation, verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.
Mayo Clinic Care Network- Kootenai Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (MCCN). As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Kootenai Health staff have access to Mayo Clinic’s knowledge and expertise.
Gallup Great Workplace Award - This award recognizes companies for their extraordinary ability to build an engaged workplace culture.
Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and benchmarks in healthcare. The organization provides a comprehensive range of medical services, our main campus is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital. Kootenai Health is accredited by DNV and holds Magnet Designation for nursing excellence. We have been recognized among large employers as the No. 1 Best Place to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine, and are regularly recognized by Cleverly and Associates for providing value to our community.  We offer an excellent tuition reimbursement program, wellness program, and on-going educational classes to all of our employees. If you want to love where you work and live, check out Kootenai Health. 


We look forward to getting to know you better! If you have questions, please contact Silvia Johnson at scjohnson@kh.org


Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sex.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

To be a graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required.
A minimum of BSN or current enrollment and continuous progression towards completion of a BSN program within 2 years of hire required.
A minimum of 1-year experience in Critical Care, Emergency or OR/PACU preferred.
State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho required prior to start date.
ACLS Required.
CCRN or CNOR preferred.
Kootenai Health will ensure your success by providing you a robust orientation program, access to Organizational Development, and co-workers who are knowledgeable and invested in your success.