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Job description
Job Overview
May be Eligible for up to a $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Cheshire Medical Center features five up‑to‑date operating room suites with a sixth in the labor and delivery department. As a Registered Nurse in the OR, you will provide nursing care to patients from adolescence through the adult life cycle, using age‑related growth and development knowledge to individualize the nursing process and meet the standards of care and practice. The OR environment offers a highly technical setting with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:1, emphasizing teamwork among an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care delivery. Expect to work full‑time in 8‑ or 10‑hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with call requirements on evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients in a 1:1 nurse‑to‑patient setting, perform pre‑ and post‑operative assessments, administer medications, and support the surgical team in all aspects of patient care. Coordinate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and support staff to ensure seamless operative services.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current New Hampshire RN license
BLS certification
1 year of nursing experience required (previous surgical nursing preferred)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively
Professional Development
Opportunities include on‑the‑job training for all procedures, the AORN Perioperative 101 Course, in‑house BLS and ACLS classes, and certification. OR leadership strongly supports specialty nursing certification (CNOR) and participation in the Dartmouth Hitchcock Surgical Technology Training Program, enabling pathways to nursing leadership, education, or advanced practice roles such as nurse anesthetist or nurse practitioner with a surgical focus.
Benefits
Benefits Eligible on Day One
RN loan repayment up to $20,000
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year
Earned time plan
Extensive CEU/Training programs
And more!
Location Highlights
No state income tax in New Hampshire
Keene, 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
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 and Massachusetts beaches
About Cheshire Medical Center
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 outstanding care and exceptional service. The Keene campus delivers an impressive range of clinical services, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health, far beyond what a typical rural hospital offers.
Job Details
Area of Interest: Nursing
Pay Range: $39.29 – $55.34
Work Status: Full‑time 40 hrs/week, Days, Monday – Friday 6:45 am – 5:15 pm, 10‑hour shifts, occasional call
Employment Type: Full‑time 40 hrs/week
Job ID: 16122
Application
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long‑term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. For more information on benefits, visit cheshiremed.org/careers/benefits.
Dartmouth Health 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.
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Worksite address
keene, NH, 03431, US
Who can apply
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