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Kootenai Health

2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur D'alene, ID 83814

County:KootenaiCBSA Area:Coeur d'Alene, IDOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care
Magnet® Recognized

At a glance

Kootenai Health is a government-owned acute care hospital located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a mid-size city, offering a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest potential openness to diverse candidates. International nurses may find the environment appealing due to the city's moderate international population and the hospital's established presence in the region.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
321
RN Count
284
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Idaho

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, ERES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Straightforward process

Coeur d'Alene, ID overview

Financials

Median $94,870
$72,200
10th
$126,200
90th
Cost of Living Index
96.88(3.12 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,922 (+4% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:19.9 min
Drive
80.7%
  • Drive80.7%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walk3.6%
  • Other1.1%
  • Work from home13.2%
Nearest Airports
  • Felts Field
  • Spokane International Airport
  • Pullman Moscow Regional Airport
  • Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
121,326
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
3,572
Population with Bachelor's+
32,427

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Idaho state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1235th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed13th of 50Top 50%
1 (best)50
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