Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (L&D RN)

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

Job Description

• Position: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
• Schedule: Open to 3x12 or 4x12 shifts
• Shift: Day shift (07:00 - 19:30)
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 to 1:2
• Experience: Minimum 3 years preferred (2 years may be considered)
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• C-EFM (Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring) through NCC (required; AWHONN acceptable as placeholder with registration for C-EFM course)

Preferred Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• STABLE
• AWHONN

Required Skills and Experience

• Circulating for C-section
• LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) experience required
• Proven experience in Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Couplet Care
• Ability to float to Postpartum, Couplet care, and “feeder/grower” assignments in SCN (Level II NICU)

Preferred Skills

• Triage experience
• Proficiency in sterile vaginal exams
• Experience in Baby Friendly hospital settings highly preferred

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccine is mandatory for all employees
• Magnet certified facility
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrubs provided

On-Call / Weekend Requirements

• Every other weekend on-call requirement

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required
• Physical exam annually, confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed)
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept-Mar)
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask-wearing for patient encounters

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher) within 3 years of start
• Color blind testing (online or in-person)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with specific scoring requirements for applicable units (updated annually)
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually

References and Work History

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, licenses, and contact information
• Minimum 2 years of employment in the past 7 years required (preferably most recent 2 years)
• For travel contracts: at least 1 completed travel assignment or 1 month of per diem assignment

Facility Specific Notes

• Completion of facility-specific modules (SITELS) required before hire date
• Photo for badge must meet specific criteria (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment required

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced L&D nurses who meet the certification and skill requirements and are ready to work in a Magnet-certified hospital environment.