Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

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

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (1900-0730), 3 shifts per week (36 hours), every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
Start Date: March 9, 2026

Job Description

• Position in Labor & Delivery (Family Birthplace) unit, night shift
• Patient care includes Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, Antenatal Testing, Triage, Induction, High-Risk pregnancies, Post-Partum Pre-eclampsia, and C-section
• Unit includes LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) with a Special Care Nursery (Level II NICU)
• Floating may be required within the specialty and sister units as needed
• On-call is not required
• Patient-to-nurse ratios vary by stage of care (e.g., Active labor 1:1, Post-partum 1:4)

Required Qualifications

• License: Maryland RN license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not required
  • STABLE, FHM, AWHONN (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) preferred
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Work Requirements

• Weekend shifts every other weekend required
• Holiday shifts required as scheduled
• Must be able to float within specialty and sister units as needed

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel) within 30-45 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation may be requested for tracking

Background and Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification for highest level of education
• Employment history verification for previous 5 years
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor or charge nurse
• Government-issued photo ID required
• I9 or attestation required
• Facility-specific documents and agreements must be signed prior to start

Additional Information

• Medication and competency exams required as applicable
• Color blind testing required for all candidates
• Unit-specific job description must be signed prior to start
• Facility orientation and training requirements apply

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor and Delivery unit with a supportive team and a variety of patient care experiences in a Level II NICU setting.