Joining Our Community

Cheshire Medical Center offers the best of both worlds for ambitious, dedicated health care professionals: a great career with opportunities for advancement, and a fantastic place to live.

Image
View of mount monadnock in summer

New hires join a talented, committed, and highly qualified staff, but your life and community extend far beyond our campus, so join a community that provides you a better way of living.

Image
Fit man in his 30s stands astride a mountain bike on a scenic campus trail flanked by grass, flowers, trees and woods in the background
"Keene is a fantastic place to raise my family and live a healthy life—and I'm proud that my daily work enriches the lives of my friends and neighbors."
- Shawn Cyr, project coordinator, takes lunchtime rides on nearby trails.

Keene and the surrounding towns of the Monadnock Region offer a number of distinct advantages: an affordable cost of living, great schools, eclectic restaurants, a vibrant cultural scene, and convenient access to major urban centers.

Work, live, and thrive here!

The Monadnock Region of New Hampshire—named for the most hiked mountain in the US­—is a place of spectacular natural beauty in a state consistently ranked within the Top Ten for overall quality of life. Let your soul come alive with the arts and your body thrive with diverse outdoor activities.

To break up your workday, Cheshire boasts extensive walking, cycling, and mountain bike trails right on our main campus that connect to the rail trails throughout Keene and surrounding towns. 

It's easy to unwind on evenings and weekends, as our small City of Keene is rich with independent restaurants, community festivals, and family-friendly activities. Check out the community calendars at Discover Monadnock and The Keene Sentinel for events. 

Image
couple walking down main street Keene, NH
Keene's Main Street boasts many independent shops and restaurants, while home to gatherings such as the Keene Art Walk, Pride, the Keene Food Fest, Monadnock Music Festival, Monadnock Area International Food Festival (MONIFF), the Radically Rural conference and Earth Day celebrations each year.

An easy drive to adventure

Keene is a mere half-hour drive from both Vermont and Massachusetts—many make the beautiful daily commute here from each state.

If you are craving urban fun, rolling surf, or soaring peaks, we are an easy two-hour drive from Boston, Massachusetts, the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or the beaches of Maine.

Many enjoy a completely different scene over long weekends via a four-hour drive Montreal, Canada—or just catch the train from Brattleboro, VT to Penn Station, NY, NY!

Image
drone shot of Monadnock Region lake
Image
Central Square, Keene, NH
Central Square in Keene is a hub of our community.

Team Cheshire

Our staff play a pivotal role in our community, and we embrace the neighborly spirit that enriches our corner of the world. Learn more about our culture, or meet some of your future teammates.

Meet more of Team Cheshire

Justin Lyons, RN, BSN, CEN, TCRN, AEMT

Committed to Serving His Home Community, at Work and Beyond

Achieving his childhood aspirations of working in emergency medicine, Justin Lyons' dedication to helping his neighbors doesn't stop when his shift is over.

View story

Ann Ihekoronye, RN and Felecsha Cohall-Johnson, RN

Embracing a New Home in New Hampshire

Building an international workforce: Two nurses navigate their way with the help of a welcoming community — and each other.

View story

Apply to Cheshire Medical Center and satellites