Job description
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Start Date: 08-30-2026
End Date: 11-28-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift
Candidate Pay Rate: $59 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to women during labor, delivery, and postpartum
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, including interpreting fetal heart rate patterns
- Assist with deliveries, C-sections, and emergency procedures
- Educate and support new families with breastfeeding and newborn care
- Collaborate with obstetricians, midwives, and other team members to ensure optimal outcomes
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Maryland or compact state (or willingness to obtain)
- Current BLS, PALS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
- AWHONN/Fetal Heart Monitoring certification
- Minimum of 1-2 years of Labor and Delivery experience preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of labor and delivery nursing practices
- Ability to interpret fetal heart monitoring strips
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
- Housing stipend to make your travel assignment feel like home
- Travel reimbursement for your journey to Silver Spring
- Licensure reimbursement to keep your certifications current
- Referral bonus program - bring your friends along!
- A supportive team that values your contribution
Travel Perks: Explore Silver Spring, MD
When you're not at work, enjoy everything the Silver Spring area has to offer! Explore nearby Rock Creek Park, take a short metro ride to downtown Washington, DC to visit the Smithsonian museums, catch a show at the Silver Spring Civic Center, or hike along the Capital Crescent Trail. Great restaurants, farmers markets, and local breweries are waiting for you!
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.