Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
La Plata, MD
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights | La Plata, MD (20646) – 13-week Contract

Summary: Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights in La Plata, MD. 13-week travel contract for experienced L&D / maternal-newborn RNs supporting labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

Join a dedicated team as a Labor & Delivery RN in La Plata, Maryland! This 13-week travel contract offers the opportunity to work nights in a vibrant community hospital setting, supporting mothers and newborns through the birthing process. La Plata (zip code 20646) is known for its welcoming atmosphere, charming downtown, and easy access to scenic parks and the Potomac River — a great location for travel nurses and Maryland nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN), Night Shift
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070 - $2,180 (estimated)
• Location: La Plata, Maryland (20646) — Maryland nursing jobs / Southern MD travel RN
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Unit: Labor & Delivery (4 Bed LDR, 1 OR, 2 Triage/Ante Labor and Delivery units; Mother-Baby unit with 12 beds)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holiday Coverage: As scheduled
• Floating: Required within L&D and Mother-Baby/Postpartum (PP) units

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience (2 years preferred). Strong 1-year L&D / perinatal nursing candidates considered
• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• BLS and ACLS (AHA only)
• NCC C-EFM certification (required in hand at time of submission)
• NRP (AAP or NRP only)
• STABLE certification preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Comfortable floating across Labor & Delivery, Mother-Baby/PP, and assisting with GYN/Women’s Surgical patients
• References: 2 satisfactory professional references from most recent employers (1 supervisor/manager and 1 charge RN acceptable)
• Permanent residence must be 50+ miles from the facility (per travel assignment eligibility)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maternal-newborn care during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods
• Circulate for C-sections, assist with vaginal deliveries, and support surgical cases
• Perform newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, and couplet care
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and monitor epidural anesthesia
• Monitor and interpret fetal heart rate patterns using electronic fetal monitoring (EFM/C-EFM)
• Support breastfeeding and provide lactation education and discharge teaching
• Educate parents on newborn care, car seat safety, and post-discharge instructions
• Float as needed to Mother-Baby/PP units and assist with GYN/Women’s Surgical patients
• Document clinical care accurately using Epic (electronic medical record)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and other support services

Why Join

• Opportunity to work as a travel nurse in a supportive community hospital — ideal for L&D RNs and maternal-newborn specialists
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurse positions
• Work in a scenic, family-friendly area near the Potomac River with easy access to DC and Southern Maryland

Apply now: If you are a skilled Labor & Delivery RN seeking a 13-week travel assignment in La Plata, MD (20646), submit your current resume, licensure, certifications, and references today to be considered for this travel nursing job. Join our healthcare team and make an impact in maternal-newborn care!

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.