Description
Operating Room Registered Nurses - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, New Hampshire
Why Cheshire’s OR
Small team, big capability. Cheshire runs five modern OR suites (plus a sixth in L&D) with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and a culture built on tight interdisciplinary teamwork. You’ll care for adolescent through adult patients, applying evidence-based practice in a highly technical setting that values safety, quality, and calm under pressure.
We are current seeking:
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (Req # 15806)
Full-time 40 hours/week, Days, Monday - Friday 6:45 am - 5:15 Pm 4 10-hour shifts, occasional call - Registered Nurse (RN) First Assistant (RNFA) – Operating Room (Req # 14978)
Full-time 30 hours/week, Days, Monday - Friday 6:45 am - 5:15 Pm 3 10-hour shifts
What You’ll Experience
- A steady mix of cases that keeps your skills sharp and growing
- A supportive, team-first culture where every role is essential
- A safe, modern environment aligned to AORN standards and nurse-led quality
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program, current NH RN license, BLS certification, and 1-year of nursing experience are required.
- Previous surgical nursing experience preferred.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively.
Registered Nurse (RN) First Assistant (RNFA)
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license required.
- ACLS, CNOR required.
- Completion of accredited course in RN First Assisting required.
- Proficiency in perioperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse for at least three years.
- BLS – Within 3 months of hire and maintained on a biannual basis.
Grow Your Career Here
- On-the-job training to gain competencies across procedures
- AORN Perioperative 101 Course
- In-house BLS and ACLS classes/certification
- Leadership support for CNOR specialty certification
- Clinical training site for Dartmouth Hitchcock’s Surgical Technology Training Program
- Clear pathways to nursing leadership, education, CRNA, or NP roles with a surgical focus
Pay & Benefits (Dartmouth Health)
As the largest private employer in the state of New Hampshire, Dartmouth Health provides employees of Cheshire Medical Center with an impressive array of benefits.
Did you know we offer:
- Benefits Eligible on Day One
- We have RN loan repayment up to $20,000.
- We offer up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.
- We have a very popular “earned time” plan.
- We have extensive CEU/Training programs.
- And more!
Close to everything and something for everyone!
- No sales or state income tax in NH
- Keene is a vibrant college town
- A half-hour drive to Vermont and Massachusetts
- An easy two-hour drive to Boston
- Only four hours to Montreal, Canada
- You can easily catch the train from Brattleboro, VT to Penn Station, NYC
- An easy drive to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, or the seacoast of Maine, New Hampshire, and the beaches of Massachusetts.
Ready to Apply?
If you want to elevate your skills, keep learning, and work in a beautiful region with an academic health system at your back, we’d love to meet you.
Apply now: https://dhnursing.org/cheshire-nursing/
About Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH
Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health.
Dartmouth Health Cheshire Medical Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
