Northwest Specialty Hospital
1593 East Polston Avenue, Post Falls, ID 83854
At a glance
Northwest Specialty Hospital is a proprietary acute care facility located in Post Falls, Idaho, a mid-size city that offers a welcoming community environment. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its setting in a city with a notable international population suggests potential openness to diverse staff. The hospital’s size and community-focused atmosphere may appeal to international nurses seeking a supportive and accessible workplace.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 34
- RN Count
- 38
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Proprietary
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
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
- Drive84.1%
- Public transit1%
- Walk0.7%
- Other0.6%
- Work from home13.6%
- 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).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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