Kootenai Health is a 326-bed hospital in Coeur D'alene, ID — Magnet · Teaching.
11 openings posted here, advertised at $2,022 to $3,029 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Kootenai Health has 11 openings posted across 2 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,022 to $3,029, with a median of $2,263. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Idaho median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | 10 | $2,177 – $3,029 | $2,589 | 7% over | Night, Rotating |
| Med-Surg | 1 | $2,022 | $2,022 | at the median | Night |
The comparison is against the Idaho median advertised rate for the same specialty. Kootenai Health posts above it in 1 of 2 specialties with a comparison.
ICU: 10 openings, night and rotating shifts, advertised at $2,177 to $3,029 a week, 7% over the Idaho median for ICU. Med-Surg: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,022 a week, at the Idaho median.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Kootenai Health has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,263 across 11 openings. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Coeur d'Alene, ID runs utilities 29% below and housing 6% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Coeur d'Alene, ID metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2% below |
| Housing | 6% above |
| Utilities | 29% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% below |
| Services | 1% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Coeur D'alene is $1,460 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,230.
Idaho taxes wage income.
10 traveler listings within 25 miles of Kootenai Health.
Other Idaho hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 19 | $2,379 | 560 | $1,840 |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 5 | $2,563 | 374 | $1,840 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 4.5★ overall, 100% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.8 |
| Safety | 4.5 |
| Workload | 4.3 |
Pros: 9 months on 2E and the staff are phenomenal. Top notch teamwork and resources. 1:4-5, only had 6 once. Definitely traveler friendly. One traveler went staff after 3 stints. ICU travelers loved it too.…
Cons: Nothing notable beyond the occasional 6th patient.
Pros: My assignment at Kootenai was one of the best I have ever had. The staff is phenomenal and the ICU team made me feel welcome from day one. The teamwork here is outstanding and the hospital has strong …
Cons: There is not much to complain about. The hospital can get busy, but the teamwork makes it manageable. Housing in Coeur d'Alene can be competitive at certain times of the year, and some travelers may f…