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.