RN - LDRP - Full Time - Nightshift

RN - LDRP - Full Time - Nightshift
72 hrs. Biweekly - 630pm - 7am
Up to $30,000 Sign on Bonus!

At Meritus Medical Center , our 32-bed Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) Unit provides comprehensive, family-centered care for patients throughout every stage of childbirth—from antepartum through postpartum recovery.
Our LDRP model allows mothers to labor, deliver, recover, and room-in with their newborns all in one private space—creating a comfortable and seamless experience for families. Newborns remain in the room with their mothers unless a higher level of care is required.

We typically deliver 170–190 babies each month and maintain 24-hour neonatology and anesthesiology coverage , ensuring the highest level of safety and support for both mother and baby.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care throughout the continuum of 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 closely 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.

Our Care Model & Staffing

• Labor: 1:1 patient assignment (occasionally 1:2 as needed).
• Postpartum: 1:3 couplets (occasionally 1:4).
• Staffing: Follows AWHONN standards for safe and effective nurse-to-patient ratios.

Why Join Meritus?

At Meritus Medical Center, we’re committed to excellence in family-centered maternity care . As part of our LDRP team, you’ll benefit from:

• 24-hour neonatology and anesthesia coverage for safe, comprehensive care.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education .
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on patient safety and satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• Current RN license in the State of Maryland (or compact state eligibility).
• Education - ASN required. BSN Preferred.
• BLS and NRP certification required (or obtained within a set timeframe).
• Previous L&D, postpartum, or women’s health experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide calm, empathetic care in high-intensity situations.
• Passion for supporting women and families through one of life’s most meaningful experiences.

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

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