Labor & Delivery RN
Hickory, North Carolina
Catawba Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor & Delivery) with Mother/Baby experience
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Option to flex to a 4th shift if needed (overtime available after 48 hours)
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Prior travel experience preferred but not required

Required Certifications and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• Background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • 7-year criminal history check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Education verification of highest degree/diploma
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every contract renewal
• NURSYS verification (for all RNs) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year, updated annually; chest X-ray required if past positive TB
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
    Declinations accepted with appropriate documentation; incomplete series must be started prior to start date
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required October 1 – April 1 (or approved exemption)
• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit

Additional Notes

• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the agency for over 1 year
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and competency exams required as applicable
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required with passing score
• Must include current NURSYS report and agency cover sheet with application

This position offers a focused opportunity for experienced Labor & Delivery nurses with mother/baby skills seeking a night shift travel contract in North Carolina.