Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Bel Air, MD
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Location

• Bel Air, Maryland

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Start Date

• June 1, 2026

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating may be required within specialty and sister units
• On-call not required

Unit and Patient Care Details

• Labor & Delivery (Family Birthplace) unit with LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) setup
• Special Care Nursery (Level II NICU) on site
• Unit includes 14 LDRP beds, 9 overflow beds (for postpartum C-section, antepartum, neonatal abstinence syndrome, bili babies), 2 triage beds, 2 antenatal testing bays, 2 ORs, 2 PACU bays, and 9 Special Care Nursery beds
• Patient diagnoses include antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, antenatal testing, triage, induction, high-risk pregnancies, postpartum pre-eclampsia, and C-section care
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by stage of care:

  • Triage: 1:4
  • Early labor/induction: 1:2
  • Active labor: 1:1
  • C-section: 1:1
  • Postpartum: 1:4
• Scrub color: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• Labor and Delivery nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• I-9 attestation and E-Verify compliance
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN trace, nationwide and county searches, sex offender registry, OFAC, education verification, and state-specific exclusions (Maryland Medicaid Sanctioned Providers List)
• Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for L&D and related units)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or vaccination proof)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted; series not accepted)
• TB testing: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year or 2-step PPD as applicable; must be updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 6 – Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required for this location but documentation or declination collected for tracking
• Two professional references within 1 year, including at least one supervisor/manager reference
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Color blindness testing
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) competency as applicable
• Other unit-specific competencies and tests as required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Sign unit-specific job description prior to start
• Sign confidentiality agreements and compliance checklists within specified timeframes
• Submit passport-style photo with solid white or beige background for badge
• Review and comply with dress code, appearance standards, fingernail hygiene policy, and standards of business conduct
• Complete OSHA questionnaire and other health and safety documents as required
• Complete portfolio Epic training test-out form if eligible or attend full Epic training
• Complete any additional facility-specific questionnaires or forms as directed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor and Delivery unit with a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio and exposure to a variety of maternal and neonatal care scenarios. The role requires strong clinical skills, relevant certifications, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.