Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery / OB – St. Francis, KS

Location: St. Francis, KS (Cheyenne County Hospital)

Job Type: Assignment / Contract

Weekly Pay Range: $2,282.03 – $2,684.75 / week

Shift / Schedule: 12-Hour Nights: 36 hours/week (3x12s)

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks

Expected Start Date: 10/5/2026 – 1/2/2027

Position Overview

Cheyenne County Hospital (CCH) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Labor & Delivery / OB Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team in St. Francis, KS. CCH is a non-profit, 16-bed Critical Access Hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to northwestern Kansas and surrounding rural communities.

In this role, you will provide specialized nursing care to obstetric, laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients while supporting general RN responsibilities within emergency and medical-surgical services as needed. This role offers the opportunity to practice with autonomy and strong inter-professional support, including 24/7 access to the Avel eCare Emergency system for real-time specialty consults, EKG reads, and transfer coordination.

Perks at CCH: Free daily breakfast for all staff, $5 lunches featuring fresh produce from the hospital's garden, and small-town charm near outdoor recreation, walking trails, and pickleball courts.

Key Responsibilities

• Labor & Delivery Care:
  • Perform ongoing maternal and fetal assessments, including fetal heart rate monitoring and interpretation.
  • Manage labor progression, assist providers during vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and recognize/manage complications.
  • Administer OB-specific medications (e.g., oxytocin, magnesium sulfate) following facility protocols.
• Postpartum & Newborn Care:
  • Provide comprehensive postpartum care for mothers and transition monitoring for newborns (including APGAR scoring).
  • Support breastfeeding initiation, maternal health education, and discharge planning.
• Emergency OB Response & Cross-Coverage:
  • Identify and initiate immediate interventions for obstetric emergencies (e.g., shoulder dystocia, fetal distress, postpartum hemorrhage).
  • Assist in neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines; stabilize and prepare patients for transport when higher-level care is required.
  • Maintain readiness to cross-cover Med/Surg or Emergency Department units as needed.
  • Support daily unit flow, patient assignments, and charge nurse duties when assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Credentials:
  • Active RN License (Kansas or Compact/NLC License).
  • Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring certifications.
• Experience & Skills:
  • Minimum 1–2 years of recent Labor & Delivery / Perinatal nursing experience.
  • Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to respond rapidly in rural/critical access emergency settings.
  • Med/Surg or Emergency cross-coverage adaptability preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options (including FSA options).
• Telehealth Services: 24/7 virtual care access for employees.
• Dedicated Support: Ongoing recruiter and administrative support throughout assignments.
• Weekly Pay: Reliable weekly direct deposit.