Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

iDeal Hire; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

IdealHire Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Labor and Delivery for a contract night shift in Hickory, NC. The role runs 3x12-hour nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every-other weekend minimum and potential overtime after 48 hours.

Local candidates are welcome. You will provide direct nursing care for Labor and Delivery patients at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, applying mother/baby expertise through labor, delivery and postpartum care, while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Active and valid RN license (pending OK with ETA)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• Mother/Baby experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required (American Heart Association)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to Labor and Delivery patients with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Apply Mother/Baby experience to support patients through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
• Float within the hospital as needed based on unit demands
• Complete required lab work within 72 hours of contract start

Skills

RN license

Labor and Delivery experience

Mother/Baby experience

BLS

ACLS

NRP certification

Travel nursing experience

Meditech charting

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend Minimum | Overtime may be available after 48 hours, if applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to Labor and Delivery patients, maintaining a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Apply Mother/Baby experience to support patients through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in accordance with facility standards
• Float within the hospital as needed based on unit demands
• Complete required lab work within 72 hours of contract start

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid RN state license (must be at least pending with a clear ETA)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• Mother/Baby experience required
• BLS certification required (must be via American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification required (must be via American Heart Association)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Familiarity with Meditech charting (not required)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured Labor and Delivery environment with consistent scheduling expectations
• Local candidates are accepted at the same terms, making this an accessible opportunity for area-based nurses as well as travelers