Red Cloud is a compact, walkable historic town built around the National Willa Cather sites and a lively local-arts scene, so a multi-week stay feels more like living in a storybook small city with museums, seasonal events and friendly spots to recharge. Short drives to prairie trails, coffee shops and independent shops, plus cozy short-term rentals, make it an easy, interesting base between shifts and one you might choose to return to.
If you want more restaurants, hospitals or weekend entertainment, Hastings (about 40 miles away, pop. ~25,152) and Kearney (about 73 miles away, pop. ~33,790) are both within driving range.