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Catawba Valley Medical Center

Hiring nurses in Hickory, NC

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  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What does a usual day’s workload look like?
  • Where would I work, and on which unit or team?

Living in Hickory, NC

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Tucked into the Blue Ridge foothills, Hickory pairs a historic furniture-crafting heritage with living costs 11.5% below the national average. Between shifts, recharge on Lake Hickory’s waters or stroll brick-lined Union Square downtown, stretching your nursing paycheck further in a welcoming Catawba Valley community.

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Metro price level · Hickory area
11% below the national average
BEA index 88.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,063/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$64,576/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Catawba Valley Medical Center hire new grads?

All 2 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

How do I apply?

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