RN - Critical Care

Do you love saving lives? Let's make a difference at the heart of our organization! We are looking for compassionate, team-focused nurses to join our amazing Critical Care Team! 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:

Assists physician during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse

Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills

Performs a variety of tasks

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

Performs other related duties as assigned

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

To be successful in this role, you will need:

CCRN, CNOR, or a minimum of 1 year experience in Critical Care

Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program

RN with less than 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire

RN with at least 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher 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 prior to start date

ACLS Required

BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We are a proud member of the highly regarded Mayo Clinical Care Network, giving us access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it!

A 457 retirement plan! Kootenai Health will match your contributions in an accompanying defined contribution plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent

Competitive salaries with night and weekend shift differentials!

An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth cooperate Team, onsite financial seminars and coaching

Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more

Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses!

And much more!

Have you considered a career at Kootenai Health? Maybe you should!

Apply today!

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