Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)

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

Job Description

• Position: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 1900-0730
• High-risk Labor & Delivery experience required
• Must have Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), STABLE, and Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) certifications at submission
• Skills required: Circulate, Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), preceptor and/or charge nurse experience
• Triage experience preferred
• Float within skillset required (Mom/Baby, postpartum, etc.)
• Call required: 36 hours in 6 weeks or 12 hours per pay period; must be on premises within 45 minutes of call
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery nursing
• High-risk Labor & Delivery experience mandatory
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• C-EFM (Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - If not currently held, AWHONN certification accepted temporarily but must register for C-EFM course
• AWHONN certification preferred

Additional Requirements

• Valid state nursing license required prior to start
• Background checks including criminal history, education verification, and federal/state screenings required
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within last year or per protocol)
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and EKG/dysrhythmia testing may be required depending on unit assignment
• Photo for badge with specific guidelines (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

Work History and References

• Two positive supervisory references required, supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information

Scheduling and Work Conditions

• Floating within related skillsets (Mom/Baby, postpartum) expected
• Call coverage and weekend/holiday shifts required
• Must be able to respond to call within 45 minutes on-site

This position is ideal for RNs with strong Labor and Delivery experience, especially those comfortable with high-risk cases and flexible scheduling including call and floating duties. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.