Labor and Delivery Nurse
Frederick, Maryland
Frederick Memorial Hospital

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

Location: Frederick, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide obstetric care for patients who are 20+ weeks pregnant through 6 weeks postpartum.
• Work in a unit with 14 Labor & Delivery rooms, OB Triage, OB ORs, and OB PACU.
• Facility features 5 new rooms with state-of-the-art equipment designed for comfort, safety, and family-centered care.
• Rotating weekends and holidays required; no call and no block scheduling.

Required Experience and Certifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland.
• Minimum 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year.
• One completed travel assignment.
• Certifications required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • Active fetal monitoring certification (EFM).
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, sex offender registry, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated with contract renewals.
• Education verification: High school diploma, GED, or college degree required (certificates not accepted).
• NURSYS verification required for RN license.
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands (initial and annually).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; 2-step PPD or equivalent required.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant/rapid accepted).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (no declination allowed)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if low titer)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30).

Testing and Training Requirements

• Pass/fail testing including:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (as applicable)
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam
  • Orientation to facility-specific modules (including “Orientation to VAS” and “Pharmacology”) with minimum 80% score; unlimited attempts except for dysrhythmia exam (2 attempts max).
• Completion of facility-specific net learning modules (4-5 hours), due 1 week prior to start.
• Photo for badge required (no nose rings allowed).

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling accepted.
• Rotating weekends and holidays required; no call.
• Facility offers a suburban lifestyle with proximity to Baltimore and Washington DC, including access to parks, restaurants, shopping, and historic sites.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery nurses with prior travel experience seeking a night shift contract in a well-equipped, family-centered care environment.