L&D RN
Baltimore, Maryland
MedStar Harbor Hospital

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (18:50 - 07:20)
• Schedule Requirements:

  • Float between mother/baby and scrub roles
  • Call required: 2 shifts per 6-week schedule
  • Every other weekend required
• Start Date: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience
• Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • 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 during flu season
• Valid driver’s license if driving is an essential job function
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• 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 verification
• Skills checklist and competency exams as required, including medication and EKG/dysrhythmia competency exams (if applicable)

Additional Information

• Locals within 60 miles may be considered at a different rate (not disclosed here)
• Facility requires annual safety manual acknowledgment
• Candidates must complete all required attestations and background verifications prior to start
• Flu vaccine exemptions are strictly reviewed and rarely approved
• Drug screen must include multiple substances and positive results require Medical Review Officer evaluation
• EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (not specifically required for this role unless assigned to those units)

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse in Baltimore, MD. The role requires strong clinical skills in L&D nursing, certifications in neonatal and fetal monitoring, and flexibility to float between mother/baby and scrub roles. Candidates should be prepared for call shifts and weekend work. First-time travelers are welcome to apply. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this Labor and Delivery nursing opportunity, please prepare your documentation accordingly.