Current BLS, ACLS, EFM, and NRP certifications required
Experience
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
Experience
Experience working in an LDRP setting required
Experience
Epic EMR experience required
Also asks
Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
Also asks
Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Also asks
Skilled in labor management, cesarean section circulation, pre-op and PACU care, triage, newborn resuscitation, and Pitocin and epidural management
What it pays
Against similar roles
In range for 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.
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery/Postpartum position requiring 2 years of L&D experience and the ability to work in an LDRP setting.
Night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
Weekend rotation required every other weekend
Low census call possible, with call-back up to 3a for nights and 3p for days
Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed and within scope of practice
Schedule cycle every 6 weeks
Requirements
Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
Current BLS, ACLS, EFM, and NRP certifications required
Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
Experience working in an LDRP setting required
Skilled in labor management, cesarean section circulation, pre-op and PACU care, triage, newborn resuscitation, and Pitocin and epidural management
Epic EMR experience required
Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Additional Information
Level 3 Trauma, Certified Chest Pain Center, and Stroke Center facility
Charge nurse support available 24/7
Phlebotomy support available for peripheral blood draws
Respiratory Therapy and Hospitalist coverage available 24/7
Resource nurse support available when possible
Uses Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, fetal monitors, and Philips newborn monitors
Additional unit equipment includes scales, ultrasound, and ambulation assist devices
Orientation includes NEO and 2 days of departmental training
Travelers expected to work 75% of holidays
Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with any shortfall added to the end of the contract
Green scrubs provided by the hospital
Free parking available
Unit culture emphasizes teamwork
First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before reapplying
Neighborhoods+In Shelby, residential choices range from modern subdivisions to established enclaves. Deer Brook, located east of downtown near Wyke Road and Fallston Road, is popular among newcomers for its newer single-family homes with attached garages and rapid access to East Dixon Boulevard. Established, higher-end neighborhoods like The Columns and Country Club Woods cluster around the Cleveland Country Club on Shelby's west side, while the Downtown Shelby Historic District appeals to those seeking historic architecture. Many professionals working in the area also choose to settle in neighboring Boiling Springs, home to Gardner-Webb University, or nearby Kings Mountain for quieter residential environments.
In Shelby, residential choices range from modern subdivisions to established enclaves. Deer Brook, located east of downtown near Wyke Road and Fallston Road, is popular among newcomers for its newer single-family homes with attached garages and rapid access to East Dixon Boulevard.
Established, higher-end neighborhoods like The Columns and Country Club Woods cluster around the Cleveland Country Club on Shelby's west side, while the Downtown Shelby Historic District appeals to those seeking historic architecture. Many professionals working in the area also choose to settle in neighboring Boiling Springs, home to Gardner-Webb University, or nearby Kings Mountain for quieter residential environments.
Getting around+Commuting in Shelby is straightforward and largely free of major congestion, with drivers using core thoroughfares such as East Dixon Boulevard (US-74), South Lafayette Street, and West Warren Street to reach medical facilities and commercial plazas. Drivers experience much calmer roadways and shorter travel times than in nearby Charlotte. However, public transportation options are minimal across Cleveland County, making a reliable personal vehicle essential for shift workers and hospital commutes.
Commuting in Shelby is straightforward and largely free of major congestion, with drivers using core thoroughfares such as East Dixon Boulevard (US-74), South Lafayette Street, and West Warren Street to reach medical facilities and commercial plazas. Drivers experience much calmer roadways and shorter travel times than in nearby Charlotte.
However, public transportation options are minimal across Cleveland County, making a reliable personal vehicle essential for shift workers and hospital commutes.
Outdoors+Recreational life inside city limits centers on Shelby City Park, which provides walking trails, tennis courts, an aquatics center, and a nine-hole golf course, supplemented by smaller spaces like Raper-Roark Park. Outdoor enthusiasts also explore the nearby Broad River Greenway, Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, and Crowders Mountain State Park for hiking, trail running, and scenic foothill views.
Recreational life inside city limits centers on Shelby City Park, which provides walking trails, tennis courts, an aquatics center, and a nine-hole golf course, supplemented by smaller spaces like Raper-Roark Park. Outdoor enthusiasts also explore the nearby Broad River Greenway, Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, and Crowders Mountain State Park for hiking, trail running, and scenic foothill views.
Positioned in the Cleveland County foothills between Charlotte and Asheville, Shelby offers relocating nurses a distinctly grounded, small-town lifestyle defined by deep musical roots and Piedmont heritage. Commuters enjoy quiet local roads with short drives to regional clinics and hospitals along East Dixon Boulevard, avoiding the gridlock of larger metro areas. Life outside work revolves around a charming Uptown district where the Earl Scruggs Center, the Art Deco Don Gibson Theatre, and craft pints at Newgrass Brewing Company share streets with historic architecture and iconic Carolina smokehouses like Alston Bridges Barbecue. Housing ranges from modern planned developments in Deer Brook to established homes in Country Club Woods or nearby university town Boiling Springs. Moving here involves clear tradeoffs: nurse pay scales are noticeably lower than Charlotte metropolitan benchmarks, public transit is practically non-existent, and late-night amenities are scarce. Yet for healthcare professionals seeking a tranquil community pace, easy access to Crowders Mountain and the Broad River Greenway, and genuine Carolina hospitality, Shelby presents an authentic and manageable place to call home.
