Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
La Plata, Maryland
University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center

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

Location: La Plata, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Patient Age Group: Neonates, Adolescents, Adults
Patient Ratio: 1:2

Unit and Job Details

• Work in a community hospital setting with a 4-bed Labor/Delivery/Recovery (LDR) room, 1 OR, and 2 triage/antepartum labor and delivery units.
• The Mother-Baby unit has 12 beds and also cares for GYN/Women’s Surgical patients.
• Level 1 Well Baby Nursery; typically cares for babies 35 weeks gestation and above, with stabilization and transfer for earlier gestation deliveries.
• Staff are required to work across all areas of the department.
• Preference for staff trained in LDRP or comfortable working in Mother-Baby/Labor & Delivery, including circulating and catching babies.
• Epic electronic medical record system is used.
• Approximately 50-60 deliveries per month.
• Floating within the specialty and to mother-baby/postpartum as needed.
• Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled are required.
• On-call is not required.
• All requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront; no changes allowed post-offer.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year, minimum 1 year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NCC C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Maryland state guidelines, updated annually.
• Fit test for N95 respirator within 1 year of start.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted; series not accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (October–March).
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel plus Fentanyl) within 30-45 days prior to start.
• COVID vaccine not required for this location; medical/religious exemptions accepted if required in future.

Background and Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start; felonies within 5 years are automatic decline.
• Education verification for highest level completed.
• Employment history verification for previous 5 years.
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start.
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• I9 or attestation required.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• Various facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, dress code review, badge photo, and computer system agreements must be completed prior to start.

Additional Information

• Medication, pharmacology, age-specific, dysrhythmia/EKG, and color blindness competency exams required as applicable.
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out option available for experienced Epic users.
• Floating within specialty and mother-baby/postpartum units as needed.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• All required certifications and documents must be current and uploaded as per facility guidelines.

This position offers a focused Labor and Delivery nursing experience in a community hospital setting with a supportive team and a manageable patient ratio. It is suitable for RNs with strong L&D skills seeking a night shift travel contract.