Labor & Delivery (LDRP) Registered Nurse
Hagerstown, Maryland
Meritus Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Hagerstown, Maryland
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum)
• EPIC experience required
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience required
• May also consider Maternal-Child (MB) experience
• Certifications required:

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN (Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses)
  • FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
• OB surgical recovery experience (C-section) highly preferred
• Call schedule:

  • On-call hours typically 16-20 hours over a 6-week schedule
  • Option to pick up one extra weekend shift and one extra weekday shift instead of call

Required Certifications

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for LDRP
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all positions
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for critical care areas (may be applicable)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, TNCC)

Licensure

• Maryland nursing license OR compact state license with proof of state residency (driver’s license must match compact license state)
• NURSYS verification as applicable

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Fit mask test within 1 year, updated annually (specific mask types preferred)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or True 2-Step PPD) within 1 year; if positive, chest X-ray and TB questionnaire required annually
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccination, or declination accepted)
• Flu vaccine required annually (declinations/exemptions not accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccine highly encouraged but not required (must provide state immunization registry record, CDC cards not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required annually
• Maryland CJIS/DSS/FBI fingerprinting required for school placements only
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Performance evaluation required if worked with the system over 1 year
• Skills checklist updated annually as applicable

Additional Notes

• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Medication and competency exams required as applicable
• Some units may require NIH Stroke Certification (AHA or APEX) within first week of contract if not already held
• Call and shift flexibility expected based on staffing needs

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with OB/LDRP background looking for a travel/contract opportunity in Maryland with a reputable healthcare system.