Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Hickory, NC

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) – Hickory, NC. 13-week travel nursing opportunity providing maternal and newborn care in a busy birthing center. Join a dedicated team delivering compassionate perinatal and obstetric nursing care in the scenic foothills of North Carolina.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) / Labor & Delivery Travel Nurse
• Location: Hickory, NC 28602 (Catawba County) — North Carolina nursing jobs / Hickory healthcare jobs
• Unit: Birthing Center (18 beds) — obstetrics, maternal health, Mother/Baby, postpartum nursing
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), weekdays with every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36 (option to flex to a 4th shift if available)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Employment Type: Travel Contract — travel nursing, per diem and contract nursing opportunities

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Labor & Delivery RN experience, including Mother/Baby care and postpartum nursing
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred (travel L&D nurse)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or Compact RN license accepted
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS (AHA), NRP, AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced
• Proficient with electronic charting systems / EMR experience
• Strong fetal monitoring and OB triage skills; experience with C-section circulating preferred
• COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to laboring mothers and newborns in a fast-paced birthing center
• Perform fetal monitoring, recognize and treat abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, and escalate concerns per protocol
• Circulate for C-sections, assist in obstetrical procedures, and triage obstetrical patients
• Deliver newborn care including initial assessment and support for neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR and participate in quality and safety initiatives
• Work block scheduling and provide weekend coverage as needed to support unit needs

Why Join This Travel Nursing Assignment

• Work in a supportive OB/L&D team focused on high-quality maternal and newborn outcomes
• Experience Hickory, NC — affordable living, parks, local arts, and a welcoming community
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1680 - $1770/week. Competitive pay and travel nurse benefits, assignment support, and licensure assistance when eligible

Ready to advance your L&D nursing career as a Travel Labor & Delivery RN in Hickory, NC? Apply now to join our maternal and newborn care team. Submit your resume and current licensure/certification details to be considered for this travel nursing opportunity. Join our healthcare team today!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #466463. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: L&D

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