Mother-Baby/Couplet Care RN
Frederick, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum Nurse

Location: Frederick, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Description

• 27-bed Family Center LDRP unit specializing in couplet care, newborn assessment, and antepartum patient services.
• Responsibilities include care for Labor & Delivery (excluding triage and circulating), Postpartum, Newborn, and Antepartum patients.
• Floating to Labor and Delivery to support LDRP needs is expected.
• Unit covers Labor & Delivery, Recovery, Antepartum, and Postpartum care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Minimum 3 years of Maternal-Newborn nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Current C-EFM (Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Current TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification

Scheduling

• Rotating holidays and weekends required.
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated.
• No on-call responsibilities.

Certifications & Competencies

• C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).
• Additional certifications preferred or required depending on unit specifics (e.g., ACLS, NRP) but not explicitly required here.
• Pass/fail testing and net learning modules related to orientation and pharmacology must be completed prior to start.
• Must score 80% or higher on required exams; multiple attempts allowed except for dysrhythmia exam (not applicable here).

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during hours of service.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, sex offender registry, and education verification.
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands (initial and updated annually).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; two-step PPD or equivalent testing required.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no declination allowed)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30).
• Fit mask testing required prior to start (specific mask types mandated).

Documentation & Onboarding

• Proof of two clinical references within the last 12 months required.
• Completed employment application/resume.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Completion of facility-specific net learning modules and pass/fail testing required 1 week prior to start.
• Photo for badge must be submitted in JPEG format; no nose rings allowed in photo.

Additional Notes

• The position offers a suburban lifestyle with proximity to Baltimore and Washington DC.
• The area features mountainous views, restaurants, shopping, parks, and historic districts.
• The facility will provide login information and support for required online modules.
• Candidates are not reimbursed for time spent completing orientation modules.

This role is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery nurses with strong couplet care skills who have prior travel nursing experience and are ready to work night shifts in a dynamic family-centered unit.