RN LD

Hickory, North Carolina

Staffing partner

You'll care for women before, during and after the delivery of a baby on L&D. This role comes through TNAA Healthcare, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Eligibility: Acute CareLabor and DeliveryMedical/SurgicalNursing Management/Admin

Posted Apr 22

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Labor and Delivery · Hospital We're looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Hickory, NC.
License: RN license
Term: Travel

Do you qualify?

Certification: ACLS Requirements*: ACLS, AWHONN, BLS, NRP, 3 Years
Certification: AWHONN
Certification: BLS
Certification: NRP
Experience: 3 years recent acute care experience The right RN should have 3 years' recent acute care experience.

What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most North Carolina travel rolesNorth Carolina travel postings that state pay run $1,560/week to $2,450/week, the middle half $1,710/week to $2,050/week, across 217 postings.

The role and schedule

Day to day: Stay with and monitor patients through labor Stay with and monitor patient throughout labor.
Day to day: Monitor contractions and help with breathing techniques Monitor contractions and help patients with breathing techniques.
Day to day: Check cervical dilation to track labor progress Check cervix periodically to monitor progression/lack of dilation.
Day to day: Keep beds clean and dry and clean up bodily fluids before and after birth Ensure beds are kept clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after birthing process.
Day to day: Assist physicians with epidurals, pain medication, episiotomies and C-section prep
Day to day: Hand the physician drapes, gloves, gowns and delivery instruments Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery instruments, etc.
Day to day: Immediate newborn care Immediate care of newborn.
Details: Stand and walk for long periods, and bend, lean and stoop L&D Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
Details: Lift 20 pounds easily; lift patients up to 50 pounds at times
Details: Fast-paced unit; must cope well with stress Because of the fast-paced environment, L&D RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

The workplace

TNAA Healthcare

Staffing partner

Staffing partner: TNAA Healthcare

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We're looking for Labor and Delivery RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Hickory, NC. The right RN should have 3 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

L&D Travel Nurses provide care and support for women before, during and after delivery of a baby. L&D RNs must ensure that the medical as well as emotional needs of their patients are met at all times throughout the birthing process. As an L&D RN, you'll be responsible for assisting physicians when epidurals or pain medications are administered, episiotomies are performed, or when the patient requires preparation for a cesarean delivery.

As an L&D Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: Stay with and monitor patient throughout labor. Monitor contractions and help patients with breathing techniques. Check cervix periodically to monitor progression/lack of dilation.

Ensure beds are kept clean and dry; clean up bodily fluids expelled before and after birthing process. Aid physician with drapes, gloves, gowns, delivery instruments, etc. Immediate care of newborn. L&D Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.

RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, L&D RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: ACLS, AWHONN, BLS, NRP, 3 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. Pay: $2,065.69

What's around it?

In Hickory, NC

Hickory, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent: $1,063/mo
Household income: $64,576/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Hickory, NC

NeighborhoodsHealthcare workers frequently settle in Viewmont and Northwest Hickory, established suburban areas known for tree-lined streets, brick ranches, and quick access to local facilities. Those wanting a more pedestrian-friendly lifestyle look to the historic Uptown district, where restored Craftsman bungalows sit near local businesses and cultural spaces. Waterfront enclaves along Lake Hickory cater to those seeking shoreline docks and cottages, while nearby communities like Bethlehem, Conover, and Taylorsville offer quieter, semi-rural housing slightly outside city boundaries.

Healthcare workers frequently settle in Viewmont and Northwest Hickory, established suburban areas known for tree-lined streets, brick ranches, and quick access to local facilities. Those wanting a more pedestrian-friendly lifestyle look to the historic Uptown district, where restored Craftsman bungalows sit near local businesses and cultural spaces.

Waterfront enclaves along Lake Hickory cater to those seeking shoreline docks and cottages, while nearby communities like Bethlehem, Conover, and Taylorsville offer quieter, semi-rural housing slightly outside city boundaries.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: catmccrary.com Source 2: facebook.com

Getting aroundDaily driving in Hickory is generally straightforward, with average drive times running under twenty minutes across town and minimal traffic congestion on arterial routes compared to larger metropolitan centers. A personal vehicle is almost essential, as the city has a low walk score and lacks a comprehensive public transportation network. Regional connectivity is anchored by Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 321, offering straightforward access across western Catawba County and connecting drivers to Charlotte in approximately an hour.

Daily driving in Hickory is generally straightforward, with average drive times running under twenty minutes across town and minimal traffic congestion on arterial routes compared to larger metropolitan centers. A personal vehicle is almost essential, as the city has a low walk score and lacks a comprehensive public transportation network.

Regional connectivity is anchored by Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 321, offering straightforward access across western Catawba County and connecting drivers to Charlotte in approximately an hour.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: rent.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsWater-based recreation is centered on Lake Hickory and the Catawba River, which offer boat launches, kayaking routes, and shoreline fishing. The city’s multi-use Hickory Trail system features the Hickory Riverwalk, including an overwater pedestrian bridge crossing sections of the lake. Across the municipality, residents have access to twenty-six public parks, while hikers and campers can easily reach trailheads along the Blue Ridge Mountains for weekend excursions.

Water-based recreation is centered on Lake Hickory and the Catawba River, which offer boat launches, kayaking routes, and shoreline fishing. The city’s multi-use Hickory Trail system features the Hickory Riverwalk, including an overwater pedestrian bridge crossing sections of the lake.

Across the municipality, residents have access to twenty-six public parks, while hikers and campers can easily reach trailheads along the Blue Ridge Mountains for weekend excursions.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visithickorync.com Source 2: hickorync.gov Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Hickory

Set in the rolling Catawba County foothills, Hickory offers relocating nurses an easygoing pace of life paired with regional medical significance. The city has transitioned from its furniture manufacturing legacy into a diversified hub anchored by healthcare, education, and outdoor amenities. Hospital staff benefit from short commutes that rarely exceed twenty minutes, making daily travel to work stress-free compared to major urban areas. Off shift, life revolves around Lake Hickory and the pedestrian-friendly Hickory Riverwalk, with twenty-six city parks and the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains providing easy weekend escapes. Downtown Union Square serves as the social centerpiece, where colleagues meet for dinner at Vintage House or Standard Oyster Company, pick up local produce at the farmers market, or catch outdoor concerts under the Sails on the Square. Residential living ranges from mid-century ranches in Viewmont and Northwest Hickory to lakeside cottages and historic Craftsman bungalows near Uptown. The trade-off is a quiet nightlife and an almost total dependence on personal vehicles, but for nurses seeking outdoor recreation, welcoming neighborhoods, and a grounded lifestyle, Hickory is a balanced home base.

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Sources

As of 2026-02Source 1: catmccrary.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: hickorync.gov Source 4: visithickorync.com Source 5: rent.com

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Hickory, NCiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Hickory, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.