Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Hagerstown, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 18:30 - 7:00)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work on Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit with rotation through Labor, Triage, and Mother-Baby postpartum care.
• Postpartum nurses care for 3-4 couplets; Labor nurses care for 1-2 patients.
• Must be comfortable alternating between all roles.
• Experience with OB surgical recovery (C-section) is highly preferred.
• On-call hours approximately 16-20 hours over a 6-week schedule; some staff opt to pick up extra weekend and weekday shifts instead of call.
• Weekends every other week (EOW).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), and Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) certifications required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Documents & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID matching state of compact license if applicable.
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start date; must be updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or True 2-Step PPD) within 1 year; positive results require chest x-ray and TB questionnaire updated annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines required; negative titers require 2 boosters 28 days apart.
  • Hepatitis B: proof of positive titer, vaccination, or declination accepted.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required annually; no declinations accepted.
• NIH Stroke Certification required for all units except Pediatrics, OB, and Labor & Delivery; must be updated annually.
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable, updated annually.
• Proof of 2 clinical references.
• NURSYS verification as applicable.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced LDRP environment with rotating responsibilities.
• Locals are not accepted for this travel/contract position.
• Fingerprinting (Maryland CJIS/DSS/FBI) required for school placements only.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery nurses seeking a travel contract with a focus on comprehensive maternal and newborn care in a supportive team environment.