Labor & Delivery RN
Bel Air, Maryland
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

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

Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: March 9, 2026
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, rotating days and nights (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) on a three-week cycle; manager may consider straight nights
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Position in Labor & Delivery (Family Birthplace) unit
• Night shifts primarily, with rotating day/night schedule
• Patient care includes antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, antenatal testing, triage, induction, high-risk pregnancies, pre-eclampsia, and C-sections
• Unit includes LDRP rooms, Special Care Nursery (Level II NICU), triage beds, antenatal testing bays, ORs, PACU bays, and overflow beds for postpartum and neonatal care
• Patient-to-nurse ratios vary by stage of care (e.g., active labor 1:1, triage 1:4)
• Floating within specialty and sister units may be required
• Weekends: every other weekend required
• Holidays: required as scheduled
• On-call: not required

Required Qualifications

• License: Maryland RN license
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Labor and Delivery
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
  • STABLE, FHM, AWHONN (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) preferred
• Prior travel experience not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel) within 30-45 days of start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccination required for L&D units
  • TB testing (QGOLD, TSPOT, or 2-step PPD) with annual updates
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (for 2025-26 season)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor or charge nurse
• Employment history verification for the past 5 years
• Completion of facility-specific documents and policies prior to start, including confidentiality agreements, dress code review, and unit-specific job description
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable

Work Environment

• LDRP unit with specialized neonatal care
• Rotating shifts with a mix of day and night hours
• Patient acuity ranges from triage to active labor and postpartum care
• Floating may be required within related units

This position is ideal for RNs with Labor and Delivery experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with a reputable healthcare system in Maryland. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.