Colby, operating as the Oasis on the Plains, is a rural healthcare location. Citizens Medical Center is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with an integrated clinic. Recruitment is challenging in Northwest Kansas, forcing reliance on PRN staff to maintain service levels.
Clinicians benefit from higher hourly rates and flexible scheduling, while healthcare facilities in Colby, KS, gain the ability to immediately fill critical needs and control labor costs using per diem shifts.


