Operating Room RN First Assist
Keene, New Hampshire
Cheshire Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – First Assist / Operating Room (OR) (Days)

Location: Keene, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Days (8 hours per day)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in the Surgery Department specializing in a broad range of surgical procedures including endocrine, breast, oncologic, gastrointestinal, colon and rectal (open and laparoscopic), and hepatobiliary surgeries.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to stressful situations is required.
• Scheduling accommodations (e.g., block scheduling, shift changes) will not be considered.
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered.
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted and verified at the time of application; no more than 5 days of RTO allowed. Requests after submission or during interview will not be approved and may result in offer rescission.
• Traveler must have their own vehicle.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as an OR-RN First Assist.
• Multiple surgical specialty experience required.
• EPIC electronic health record experience required.
• BSN degree or higher required.
• New Hampshire Temporary Health Care Service Agency RN License or Compact RN License must be uploaded with application.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Additional Information

• No orientation multipliers; overtime, holiday, and call-back multipliers apply.
• Call requirement: 2.00 (details not specified).
• Permanent address must be included in the profile to avoid processing delays.
• The facility is a 169-bed regional referral center located in a scenic area with many outdoor recreational opportunities nearby.

Notes for Applicants

• Only candidates willing to work the posted 10- or 12-hour day shifts should apply.
• All scheduling requests and time off must be included at submission; no changes allowed later.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.