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Registered Nurse - OB/GYN (Travel)

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Travel RN position specializing in OB/GYN with a focus on labor and delivery.
Must start within 7-10 days and begin on one of the specified orientation dates.
Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
Weekend hours as needed
No call requirements
Possible float assignments as helping hands

Unit & Patient Population

Unit: Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP)
Floor: 3
Number of beds: 8
Patient population includes gynecological patients
Patient ratios follow AWHONN standards
Electronic Health Record system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) experience, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Experience in OB/GYN nursing
Labor and Delivery experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience specifically in LDRP preferred

Work Environment & Culture

Easy-going, committed, and positive personality fit preferred
Dress code: No designated scrub color except navy scrubs supplied by hospital for C-sections

Additional Information

No trauma level specified for this unit
Patient care includes labor and gynecological patients
Float assignments may be required occasionally to assist other areas

This position is ideal for RNs with labor and delivery experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive environment with a focus on OB/GYN care.

Facility

Frye Regional Medical Center

3.0rating(40 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Frye Regional Medical Center

4.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
355 beds

ADDRESS420 North Center StreetHickory, NC 28601

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About Hickory, NC

As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Hickory, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hickory, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
In winter, average highs are around 49°F, and average lows are around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Hickory, NC is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Hickory, NC has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Hickory, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes and parks.

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