Travel Labor & Delivery RN
Clinton, Maryland
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (Travel/Contract)

Location: Clinton, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)
• Shift: 36 Nights
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• Travel Experience: Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment
• Float Requirement: Must float to like units (e.g., Mom/Baby); travelers float before permanent staff
• Schedule: No guaranteed set schedule; weekend and holiday coverage every other weekend/holiday as needed
• Call Requirement: 36-hour contract call required (24 hours over a 6-week period); must be on premises within 45 minutes of call
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 338
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrubs Provided

Required Certifications

• AWHONN Intermediate
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• STABLE
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• Must register for C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) during compliance phase or within first two weeks of assignment
• Preferred: C-EFM certification through NCC

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Circulate, FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring), preceptor and/or charge nurse experience
• Triage experience preferred
• High-risk Labor & Delivery experience

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• I9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire
• Valid State Driver’s License if driving is essential to the job
• Criminal Background Check within 90 days of start, including multi-state and federal checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• State nursing license verification required prior to start
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 3 years (must score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 3 years (80% passing score required) for applicable units
• Color blindness testing required
• Physical exam annually confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use during patient encounters
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually for extensions/returning candidates

References and Work History

• Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, licenses, and contact information
• Minimum 2 years of experience within the past 7 years required

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific modules (SITELS) prior to start date
• Float assignments may include similar units such as Mother/Baby
• No guaranteed set schedule; flexibility required
• Local candidates preferred within 60 miles of the facility

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with travel experience seeking a challenging night shift role in a teaching hospital setting.