Labor and Delivery RN
Bel Air, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Labor & Delivery RN (Family Birthplace)
• Shift: Rotating Day/Night every three weeks (3x12 hour shifts)

  • Day shift: 0700-1930
  • Night shift: 1900-0730
  • Manager may consider straight night shifts
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: May be required within specialty and sister units
• On-call: Not required

Patient Care Ratios

• Triage: 1:4
• Early labor/induction: 1:2
• Active labor: 1:1
• Cesarean delivery (CD): 1:1
• Post-partum: 1:4

Patient Diagnoses & Unit Details

• Care for Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum patients
• Procedures: Antenatal Testing, Triage, Induction, High-Risk, Post-Partum Pre-eclampsia, C-section
• Unit: LDRP unit with Special Care Nursery (Level II NICU)
• Beds: 14 LDRP beds, 9 overflow beds (PP C/S, Antepartum, NAS, bili baby), 2 triage beds, 2 antenatal testing bays, 2 ORs, 2 PACU bays, 9-bed Special Care Nursery
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Labor & Delivery nursing
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Maryland RN State License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Preferred (not required): ACLS, STABLE, FHM, AWHONN (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel) within 30-45 days of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap (required for Family Birthplace)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
• TB testing: Negative QGOLD/TSPOT or 2-step PPD within 1 year
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine not currently required but documentation collected for tracking
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Facility-specific documents and agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Two professional references required, including one supervisor/manager or charge RN
• Employment history verification for previous 5 years

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Labor and Delivery RN in Maryland. The position offers rotating day/night shifts with a supportive LDRP unit and Level II NICU. Candidates must have at least 2 years of L&D experience but prior travel experience is not required. Multiple certifications and compliance with health and background requirements are mandatory.

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