Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 54,125 - 76,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

RN loan repayment up to $20,000

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 each year

Extensive CEU/Training programs

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Keene is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the OR. You will provide nursing care in a 1:1 nurse-to-patient setting, emphasizing teamwork and patient safety. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program, hold a New Hampshire RN license, and possess BLS certification. The role offers a competitive compensation package, including eligibility for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus and various benefits available from day one.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience required, preferably in surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative assessments.
• Administer medications and support the surgical team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stress adaptation

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current New Hampshire RN license

BLS certification

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.