Labor and Delivery Nurse
Hickory, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Labor & Delivery RN (Travel) – 13-week contract in Hickory, NC. Competitive pay, supportive birthing center team, and a great community to explore while you work.

Position Overview

Join the dedicated team at the Birthing Center in Hickory, North Carolina, as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) for a 13-week travel nursing assignment. This obstetrics nursing job offers hands-on labor and delivery and Mother/Baby care in an 18-bed birthing center. Hickory, NC is known for its welcoming community, scenic beauty, and vibrant downtown—ideal for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and local experiences.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570 – $1,650
• Location: Hickory, NC 28602 (North Carolina travel nursing opportunity)
• Unit: 6120 Birthing Center (18 beds)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), option to flex to a 4th shift
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse, On-site Labor & Delivery RN
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend minimum

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience, including Mother/Baby/postpartum care
• Travel nursing experience preferred (travel nurse, travel L&D nurse)
• Valid Registered Nurse license (NC RN preferred; compact license considered). License must be active or pending with ETA clearly stated
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• AWHONN Advanced and Intermediate certifications preferred
• Experience with electronic charting systems and accurate documentation
• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Core Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to laboring mothers and newborns in a fast-paced birthing center
• Circulate for C-sections, assist with obstetrical triage, and support deliveries
• Recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and other emergent obstetric conditions
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:2 for safe, high-quality care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, etc.)
• Accurately document patient care and communicate handoffs to ensure continuity
• Participate in scheduled weekend coverage and flex shifts as needed

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Opportunity to expand your obstetrics and maternal-child health experience as a travel nurse
• Work in a supportive birthing center with a collaborative team
• Experience Hickory, NC—close to outdoor activities, dining, and a friendly community

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Labor & Delivery RN in Hickory, North Carolina. Submit your resume and license details, and include ETA if your NC license is pending. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in maternal and newborn care.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.