Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Upper Marlboro, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract | Upper Marlboro, MD

Labor & Delivery RN – 13-week night travel contract in Upper Marlboro, MD (20774). Travel nurse opportunity in maternal-child health near Washington, D.C.

Overview

Join a dynamic L&D team as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Upper Marlboro, Maryland (Prince George's County), with easy access to Washington, D.C. This night-shift position supports care for laboring mothers, neonates, infants, and adults in a modern community hospital setting. Ideal candidates have recent perinatal/L&D experience and prior travel RN assignments.

Job Details

• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) / Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070 - $2,180
• Location: Upper Marlboro, MD (20774) — Prince George's County, near Washington, D.C.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:30 - 08:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: 05/04/2026
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available; every other weekend required; holiday coverage as scheduled
• Floating: Required within the specialty (L&D)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience (perinatal/maternal-child health)
• Travel RN experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license
• Certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP (AAP or AHA/NRP), and STABLE required
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system preferred
• Previous charge RN experience, community hospital, LTAC, or Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Comfortable floating within specialty and working variable acuity (patient ratios typically 1:2, up to 1:3 for lower acuity)
• References: Two satisfactory professional references from most recent employers (one supervisor/manager and one charge RN)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Locals: must reside 50+ miles from the facility

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to laboring mothers, postpartum patients, and newborns (neonatal care and infant assessment)
• Assist with and support vaginal deliveries and Cesarean sections; circulate for C-sections and manage post-operative recovery
• Perform sterile vaginal exams, triage obstetrical patients, and utilize EFM (external fetal monitoring)
• Administer and manage IV therapies, blood products, magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, and pain management protocols
• Maintain and troubleshoot central lines (CVC/PICC), start and maintain IVs, and operate infusion pumps
• Implement isolation precautions and appropriate PPE; collaborate with Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Pharmacy, and Social Services
• Provide patient and family education, documentation in Epic (when applicable), and participate in interdisciplinary care planning
• Float within the hospital as needed to support unit staffing

Why Apply

• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurse L&D roles
• Work in a modern facility close to Washington, D.C.; enjoy local parks and community amenities in Upper Marlboro
• Opportunity to expand perinatal and surgical obstetric experience (C-sections, high-acuity labor care)

Ready to join our healthcare team? Apply now to be considered for this Labor & Delivery RN travel nursing assignment in Upper Marlboro, MD. Please submit your resume, active RN license, current certifications (BLS, NRP, STABLE), and two professional references. For questions, contact our recruiting team about this L&D travel nurse position near Washington, D.C.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.