Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: July 13, 2026
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1900-0730)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Work on a Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (LDRP) unit with a Special Care Nursery (Level II NICU)
• Patient care includes antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, antenatal testing, triage, induction, high-risk pregnancies, pre-eclampsia, and C-sections
• Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by stage of care:

  • Triage: 1:4
  • Early labor/induction: 1:2
  • Active labor and C-section: 1:1
  • Postpartum: 1:4
• Unit has 14 LDRP beds, 9 overflow beds, 2 triage beds, 2 antenatal testing bays, 2 ORs, 2 PACU bays, and a 9-bed Special Care Nursery
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: May be required within specialty and sister units
• On-call: Not required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Drug screening: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30-45 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
• TB testing: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year or 2-step PPD as applicable, updated annually
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required for the 2025-26 season
• COVID vaccine: Not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• OSHA questionnaire and latex allergy questionnaire required
• Two professional references within 1 year, including at least one direct supervisor or charge nurse
• Employment history verification for previous 5 years
• Various facility-specific documents and agreements must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Information

• Weekend and holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating within specialty and related units may be necessary
• No on-call duties required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized Labor and Delivery unit with a focus on comprehensive maternal and neonatal care in a supportive team environment.