Registered Nurse-ICU

Sign‑On Bonus

May be eligible for up to a $10,000 sign‑on bonus.

Cheshire Medical Center’s unit for critical care nursing is a 10‑bed suite focused on caring for and supporting patients and their families while using advanced technological systems and tools to monitor and treat critical illnesses. Each patient room is equipped with an electric therapeutic bed, emergency call system, cardiac monitoring with additional modules, a wall‑mounted documentation station, and access to other critical care equipment.

In the ICU you will perform patient care aimed at stabilizing vital functions, preserving life, and preventing complications, restoring patients to maximum functional capacity. You will care for critically unstable patients ranging from infants to adults, applying age‑appropriate knowledge of growth and development.

Our goal is to provide optimum 24‑hour critical care nursing to medical/surgical patients with unstable vital functions requiring specialized treatment and supportive measures. This is accomplished through rapid recognition and treatment of life‑threatening complications with an emphasis on total patient care.

You can expect to work 12‑hour shifts, with holiday and weekend rotations, and a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:2 or less depending on acuity, isolation needs, and experience. Training includes a comprehensive orientation for newly licensed RNs and valuable opportunities for continued education both on‑site and off‑site, including CCRN certification. Career growth prospects include shared governance, nurse preceptorships, and potential promotion to charge nurse.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Current NH RN license and BLS certification.

• ACLS required within 1 year of hire and maintained biannually.

• CCRN preferred but not required.

• Previous medical‑surgical, emergency, and/or critical care experience preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively.

• Benefits eligible on day one
• RN loan repayment up to $20,000
• Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year
• Popular "earned time" plan
• Extensive CEU/training programs
• And more!

• 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
• Easy drive to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, or the seacoast of Maine and the beaches of Massachusetts

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. Our Keene campus delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of individuals and communities.

• Area of Interest:
  Nursing
• Pay Range: $39.29 - $55.34
• Work Status: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., variable nights, rotating weekends and holidays
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time, 36 hours/week
• Job

Dartmouth Health offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; paid time off; and retirement plans.

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. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.