Job Description

Northwest Specialty Post Surgical Inpatient Unit is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused RN to join the team!

This night shift position will be three 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm to 7:30 am)!

**This position is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus**

Our Post-Surgical Inpatient Unit primarily cares for orthopedic, orthopedic/spine, bariatric, and general surgery patients. RNs are supported by a robust, collaborative interdisciplinary team, including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalists, Nocturnists, Case Management, and Utilization Review.

If you’re looking for a supportive team where your voice matters, we’d love to meet you! We value teamwork, nursing excellence, strong physician collaboration, and open communication, while providing the resources you need to succeed. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality patient care, coordinate admissions and discharges, delegate assignments, and manage medications and supplies.

Our post-surgical team benefits from a robust support structure including:

• 24/7 Hospitalist support
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy support
• Case Management & Utilization Review Nurse
• Full-Time Physical Therapy support on day shift
• Average 5:1 ratio based on patient acuity
• Schedule published 4 weeks in advance

Qualifications & Preferred Experience:

• Current RN licensure in the State of Idaho
• Previous nursing experience strongly preferred
• BSN strongly preferred
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification required within six months of employment

• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others
• Aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them

About Northwest Specialty Hospital

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for eight consecutive years! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dedicated professional development opportunities
• Ongoing education and training
• Leadership development courses
• Wellness programs, including access to a dietitian and discounted gym memberships
• Employee discounts throughout the hospital and local community
• Company-sponsored events, including sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A culture that promotes and supports work/life balance

**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**