NICU Nurse Manager

Kootenai Health is seeking a warm, visible, hands-on Nurse Manager with recent Level III or IV NICU experience to lead our 16-bed Level III NICU
.

This role is ideal for a relationship-driven leader who enjoys being present with their team and partnering closely with neonatologists, OB, and Pediatric Hospitalists
. Our NICU cares for infants 26 weeks to term
, with ~
25% requiring respiratory support (CPAP, HFNC, ventilated).

Why this NICU stands out

• 0% RN turnover in the past year
• Highly tenured, clinically strong nursing team
• Strong developmental and family-centered care practices
• Strengthen leadership stability and team culture
• Advance family-centered care consistency
• Expand simulation and education for high-risk, low-volume events

What you’ll lead

• NICU (24.5 FTE) and Float team (15 FTE)
• High-risk OB collaboration and regional outreach growth
• Simulation, education, and skill development
• Full-time, exempt
• Salary: $155,000–$176,100 (negotiable based on experience)
• 16-bed NICU | ~200 births/month

This is not a behind-the-desk role
. It’s an opportunity to build on an exceptionally strong foundation and help shape the future of a cohesive, high-performing NICU.

Interested or want to learn more? Let’s connect.

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

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

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility.
  
  Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
• Employee referral program that pays you for helping great people join the team
• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!