RN - LDRP Nightshift

Up to $30,000 Sign on Bonus! 72 hrs. Biweekly - 6:30 pm - 7:00 am. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Current RN license in the State of Maryland (or compact state eligibility).
• Education – ASN or higher required. BSN or higher 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.

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 401(k) 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.

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.