Mental Health Nurse - Full Time Overnights

May 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 patient's 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: 7p-7a, variable nights, rotating weekends and holidays.;
Employment Type: Full-time 36 hours/week;
Job ID: 16752

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.