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Registered Nurse, RN, Behavioral Health, ED, Days
Keene, NHMarch 31st, 2026
47142400May be Eligible for up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
The Behavioral Health Emergency Department RN delivers specialized care to high-risk mental health patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises. Our team is dedicated to providing therapeutic nursing support in a safe, structured environment to help stabilize patients and develop effective, individualized care plans. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the crisis team, psychiatric and emergency providers, ED nursing staff, care managers, and security personnel.
The ideal candidate is passionate about psychiatric critical care nursing, skilled in building therapeutic relationships with both adult and adolescent patients, and knowledgeable in crisis prevention and intervention strategies. This nurse will confidently apply de-escalation and safety techniques to manage psychiatric emergencies independently, while consistently upholding each patients rights and dignity.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
BSN preferred. Minimum 2 years current nursing experience. Behavioral health experience preferred. BLS. Current NH RN License.
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.
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.
Area of Interest:Nursing;
Pay Range:$39.29 - $55.34;
Work Status:7a-7p, variable days, rotating weekends and holidays;
Employment Type:Full-time 36 hours/week;
Job ID:16455
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
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.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Career developmentAffiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
Benefits and wellnessWe offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
Our locationsNew England is a very special place to live, work, and become part of a community. We have some of the most advanced educational institutions, best health care, and diverse cultural and recreational offerings you will find anywhere in the country. The public schools are excellent, the mountains are beautiful, and the lakes are pristine. No wonder so many people love it here.
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