Registered Nurse - Obstetrics

Wipfli is assisting our client, Door County Medical Center (DCMC), with the recruitment and selection of a Registered Nurse – Obstetrics. DCMC is a trusted, community‑focused critical access hospital serving Sturgeon Bay, WI and the surrounding area. Known for its warm, patient‑centered culture and commitment to compassionate care, DCMC blends the charm of a close‑knit community with the resources of a modern, progressive health system.   

An OB/RN at DCMC provides comprehensive care to mothers, newborns, and families across the continuum of obstetric services. In this rural healthcare environment, nurses practice with a broad scope and high level of autonomy, utilizing strong clinical judgment, flexibility, and collaboration. Responsibilities include labor support, delivery assistance, postpartum and newborn care, patient education, and thorough documentation—reflecting the hands‑on, multifaceted nature of nursing in a rural healthcare setting. To learn more about the DCMC Women’s Care department visit: Maternity Care | DCMC.  

Location: 

Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, Sturgeon Bay, WI offers an extraordinary blend of natural beauty, community, and lifestyle. This vibrant peninsula is celebrated for its stunning waterfront views, charming small towns, and year‑round recreation, from sailing and kayaking to hiking, cycling, and winter sports. A thriving arts, culinary, and cultural scene adds energy and character, while excellent schools and a close‑knit, welcoming community create an ideal environment to put down roots. With a relaxed pace of life and unparalleled access to the outdoors, Door County is a place where professional purpose and personal fulfillment truly come together. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supports Door County Medical Center’s mission, values, and strategic vision, consistently promoting a culture of compassionate, patient‑centered care and collaboration. 
• Performs comprehensive assessments, recognizes normal and abnormal findings, and implements appropriate interventions across labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. 
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team. 
• Ensures a safe care environment and responds effectively to emergent and life‑threatening situations. 
• Delivers care in an organized, efficient manner, demonstrating sound clinical judgment, prioritization, and appropriate delegation. 
• Provides patient and family education related to treatment, recovery, discharge, and follow‑up care. 
• Documents care accurately, timely, and thoroughly in accordance with nursing standards and hospital policies. 
• Collaborates with team members to ensure coordinated, high‑quality, and cost‑effective care delivery. 
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and supports a positive, professional, and team‑oriented work environment. 
• Maintains licensure, professional competencies, regular attendance, and flexibility to float or take call as patient care needs require. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred 
• One year of related nursing experience; obstetrics or labor and delivery experience preferred 
• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification 
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification 
• Demonstrated competence in core nursing skills, including patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, dosage calculations, and sterile technique. 
• Clear, effective communication skills – both written and verbal 
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills; comfort with electronic documentation 
• Able to problem-solve by applying learned knowledge and concepts to work situations 
• Ability to work as a team member and to contribute to a positive work environment 

Benefits: 

DCMC offers a competitive wage and benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, continuing education, student loan assistance and more. DCMC encourages employee involvement, supports growth and development, and recognizes and rewards employee contributions.  Relocation for this position is available. 

Schedule: 

• 30-36 hours per week 
• 12-hour night shifts with rotating weekends 
• Shift differentials (percent of base hourly rate): 
• 10% for PM shift 
• 17% for Night shifts 

If you’re passionate about providing compassionate, high‑quality care, building meaningful connections with patients and colleagues, and being part of an organization grounded in integrity and collaboration, we invite you to apply through our client application portal. 

Door County Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer