Labor and Delivery RN
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
• 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 Requirements: 36 hours in 6 weeks or 12 hours per pay period; must be on premises within 45 minutes of call
• Weekend and holiday coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday required

Experience Requirements

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

Certifications Required

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• STABLE certification
• Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) required at submission (AWHONN certification preferred as a placeholder if C-EFM is not yet completed)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA or ARC)
• Additional preferred certifications: AWHONN

Licensure and Compliance

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

  • Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Additional Requirements

• 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 and license information
• Skills checklist and competency exams (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, color blindness) required and must be current
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required annually
• Must complete facility-specific modules prior to start

Work Environment

• High-risk Labor and Delivery unit
• Float to related units such as Mom/Baby and postpartum
• Call and weekend/holiday coverage required

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with high-risk skills who are comfortable with call responsibilities and flexible floating within related units. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.