OPT Jobs in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's F-1 OPT sponsorship market is concentrated in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and technology, with the Manchester-Nashua corridor and the seacoast region around Portsmouth anchoring most employer activity. The state's proximity to Boston expands your options considerably.
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Assess, plan, organize, supervise, provide and evaluate nursing care utilizing the nursing process and critical thinking. Make nursing judgments and decisions, assume responsibility for nursing care and documentation, and commit to patient safety and experience in accordance with nursing philosophy and Standards of Care and Practice.
- Comprehensive management of the patient throughout the EP procedural process.
- Fulfill the role of circulator, scrub, and equipment RN interchangeably for a variety of EP and device procedures.
- Administration of moderate sedation medications to the patient populations within the guidelines and competencies outlined by the Moderate Sedation Committee and ordering provider.
- Management of patients receiving moderate sedation, analgesia, and anesthesia.
- Management of the patient with Malignant Hyperthermia.
- Set up, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all EP equipment.
- Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout procedure.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current NH RN license and BLS certification required. Previous critical care experience required. Electrophysiology experience preferred. ACLS required within 1 year of hire and maintained on a biannual basis. CCRN preferred, but not required. Moderate Sedation competency required, but may be obtained within 3 months of hire. Specialty certification in critical care nursing or cardiac electrophysiology (CCRN, CEN, CEPS or RCES) preferred. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively.
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: $40.49 - $56.69
Work Status: Monday – Friday 3 12-hour shifts Variable days off EP Procedural Nursing
Employment Type: Full-time 36 hours/week
Job ID: 17452
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.
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
May be Eligible for up to a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
Assess, plan, organize, supervise, provide and evaluate nursing care utilizing the nursing process and critical thinking. Make nursing judgments and decisions, assume responsibility for nursing care and documentation, and commit to patient safety and experience in accordance with nursing philosophy and Standards of Care and Practice.
- Comprehensive management of the patient throughout the EP procedural process.
- Fulfill the role of circulator, scrub, and equipment RN interchangeably for a variety of EP and device procedures.
- Administration of moderate sedation medications to the patient populations within the guidelines and competencies outlined by the Moderate Sedation Committee and ordering provider.
- Management of patients receiving moderate sedation, analgesia, and anesthesia.
- Management of the patient with Malignant Hyperthermia.
- Set up, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all EP equipment.
- Establish and maintain a sterile field throughout procedure.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current NH RN license and BLS certification required. Previous critical care experience required. Electrophysiology experience preferred. ACLS required within 1 year of hire and maintained on a biannual basis. CCRN preferred, but not required. Moderate Sedation competency required, but may be obtained within 3 months of hire. Specialty certification in critical care nursing or cardiac electrophysiology (CCRN, CEN, CEPS or RCES) preferred. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively.
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: $40.49 - $56.69
Work Status: Monday – Friday 3 12-hour shifts Variable days off EP Procedural Nursing
Employment Type: Full-time 36 hours/week
Job ID: 17452
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.
Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact talentacquisition@hitchcock.org for assistance.
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Tips for Finding OPT Jobs in New Hampshire
Target the Manchester-Nashua Corridor First
The stretch between Manchester and Nashua holds the highest concentration of F-1 OPT-sponsoring employers in New Hampshire, particularly in technology and financial services. Focus your applications here before expanding to smaller markets.
Leverage University Connections at UNH and Dartmouth
The University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth College both have employer networks that actively recruit OPT candidates. Career services offices often maintain lists of companies with a documented history of F-1 OPT sponsorship in the state.
Look Beyond Boston-Based Job Listings
Many New Hampshire employers post jobs on Boston-area boards and don't always tag listings as New Hampshire roles. Search by zip code and commute radius, not just state, to surface sponsoring employers that cross the border regularly.
Focus on Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing
New Hampshire has a strong cluster of biotech and precision manufacturing firms that sponsor OPT workers in engineering and research roles. These industries have more consistent sponsorship patterns than general office or retail employers.
Apply Well Before Your OPT Start Date
New Hampshire employers, especially smaller firms, often need longer lead times to coordinate OPT sponsorship paperwork. Starting your search three to four months before your authorization begins gives employers enough runway to move forward comfortably.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter for OPT-Specific Listings
General job boards rarely distinguish between sponsorship types. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for F-1 OPT-friendly roles in New Hampshire, which saves time and surfaces employers who have already committed to sponsoring international candidates.
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Which industries in New Hampshire sponsor the most F-1 OPT visas?
Life sciences, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and engineering services sponsor the most F-1 OPT workers in New Hampshire. Companies in the Manchester-Nashua technology corridor and the seacoast region's defense and biotech firms account for a significant share of OPT sponsorship activity. Healthcare and higher education institutions are also consistent sponsors, particularly for research and clinical roles.
Which cities in New Hampshire have the most F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Manchester and Nashua have the highest concentration of F-1 OPT sponsorship opportunities in New Hampshire, driven by their technology, financial services, and manufacturing employer bases. Portsmouth is active in defense contracting and biotech. Hanover, home to Dartmouth, has sponsorship activity in research and education. Concord, as the state capital, offers opportunities in government-adjacent professional services.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in New Hampshire?
Roles in software engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, data analysis, laboratory research, and financial analysis are among the most common OPT-qualifying positions in New Hampshire. The role must be directly related to your field of study, and you must be actively working in a capacity that uses your degree. Part-time roles can qualify, but full-time positions give you more flexibility for STEM OPT extension eligibility.
How do I find F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New Hampshire?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters listings by visa type, making it easier to find New Hampshire employers who are open to F-1 OPT candidates without sorting through general job boards. Beyond that, university career fairs at UNH and Dartmouth attract in-state employers who sponsor OPT, and reaching out directly to hiring managers at companies with STEM-heavy workforces tends to produce results that passive applications don't.
Are there any New Hampshire-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
New Hampshire has no state income tax on earned wages, which can be a practical financial factor when evaluating offers. The state's employer base skews toward smaller and mid-size companies, which can mean less formal immigration infrastructure than large corporations. It's worth confirming early in the process whether a prospective employer has sponsored OPT candidates before, since smaller firms may need more time to coordinate with an immigration attorney.