Mother-Baby/Couplet Care RN
Frederick, Maryland
Frederick Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum Nurse

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

Unit & Work Environment

• 27-bed Family Center LDRP unit specializing in couplet care, newborn assessment, and antepartum patient services
• Role includes care for Labor & Delivery (excluding triage and circulating), Postpartum, Newborn, and Antepartum patients
• Floating to Labor and Delivery to support LDRP needs
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Rotating holidays and weekends required; block scheduling not accommodated
• No on-call required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 3 years of Maternal-Newborn nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) and Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Certifications & Competencies

• C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification required; NCC preferred (NCC must be obtained if contract extends beyond 1 year)
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC provider only)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required for Labor & Delivery, NICU, and Antepartum
• Pass/Fail testing and Net Learning Modules required prior to start (includes Orientation to VAS and Pharmacology exams; must score 80% or higher)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam not required for this specialty

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, sex offender registry, and education verification
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands (initial and updated annually)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year of start, updated annually; two-step PPD within 90 days of start acceptable
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Tdap (no declination allowed)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required for low titers)
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (no declinations accepted; must start series if low titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters required for low titers)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant/rapid acceptable); must be negative including marijuana regardless of state legalization
• Fit mask testing required prior to start (specific mask types mandated)

Documentation & Onboarding

• Proof of 2 clinical references within the last 12 months required
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist for applicable unit must be updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific Net Learning Modules and pass/fail testing mandatory before orientation; modules take 4-5 hours and must be completed 1 week prior to start
• Photo for badge required (no nose rings allowed in photo)
• Attendance and punctuality expectations must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Located approximately one hour from Baltimore and Washington DC, offering a suburban lifestyle with access to city amenities and historic sites
• The role supports a comprehensive Labor & Delivery, Recovery, Antepartum, and Postpartum unit environment

This position is ideal for experienced LDRP nurses with strong acute care skills and prior travel nursing experience seeking a dynamic role in a family-centered maternity unit.