RN - LDRP - Part Time - Nightshift
About The Position
Meritus Medical Center’s 32-bed Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) Unit provides comprehensive, family-centered care throughout every stage of childbirth, from antepartum through postpartum recovery. The LDRP model allows mothers to labor, deliver, recover, and room-in with their newborns in one private space. Newborns remain in the room with their mothers unless a higher level of care is required. The unit typically delivers 170–190 babies each month and has 24-hour neonatology and anesthesiology coverage. The RN provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum, supporting mothers and families during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period. The position is full-time, works 48 hours biweekly on the night shift from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. Labor assignments are generally 1:1, occasionally 1:2 as needed; postpartum assignments are generally 1:3 couplets, occasionally 1:4. Staffing follows AWHONN standards.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the State of Maryland or compact state eligibility.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
- BLS and NRP certification required, or obtained within a set timeframe.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to provide calm, empathetic care in high-intensity situations.
- Passion for supporting women and families through childbirth.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Previous labor and delivery, postpartum, or women’s health experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum.
- Support mothers and families during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, administer medications, and assist in labor support and delivery procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
- Educate and support new mothers in infant care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off accruing from day one.
- 401(k) plan.
- Education assistance program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Eligible evening, night, or weekend shift differential.
- Ongoing professional development and continuing education.
- Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
