RN - Critical Care (Neuro/Trauma)

About the job

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene is hiring a per diem registered nurse (RN) for Critical Care - ICU3, its neuro and trauma critical care unit. The nurse uses the nursing process to care for patients within the Idaho Nurse Practice Act, treating patients and families as full partners in their care.

Kootenai Health serves patients across northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest and says it holds Magnet status for nursing excellence.

What you'll do

• Assist physicians with exams and procedures
• Perform patient tests and give medications within the RN scope of practice
• Set patient care goals and teach patients and families about their condition, medications and self-care
• Work closely with nursing and other professional teams, sharing decisions and communicating openly
• Use current evidence and outcome data to improve care
• Meet the age-specific needs of patients on the unit

What you need

• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program
• An ADN or nursing diploma
• At least 3 years of patient-facing RN experience at the time of hire
• Non-BSN nurses with less than 3 years of patient-facing RN experience at hire must enroll in a BSN (or higher) program within 1 year of employment and finish within 3 years of hire
• An Idaho RN license, a temporary license showing licensure is pending, or a current RN license from a state in the multistate compact with Idaho, before your start date
• CCRN, CNOR, or at least 1 year of experience in Critical Care, Emergency or OR/PACU, as applicable
• ACLS
• BLS: a current AHA Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross or AHA Health Saver card, or Kootenai Health BLS taken in General Orientation
• Able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, stand, stoop, crouch and bend, push or pull heavy equipment and help transfer patients
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids

Preferred

• A BSN or higher degree

Schedule

• Per diem; shifts vary

Benefits

• Dental, vision, life and pet insurance; all employees can use telemedicine and wellbeing resources
• Tuition assistance after 90 days
• Pre-tax and Roth retirement plans, with an employer match of 3% to 6%
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• A wellness program offering coaching and financial wellness help, plus free or reduced-cost fitness centers and wellbeing apps
• Employee discounts and a referral bonus program