PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Dededo, GU
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU/Tele RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Dededo, Guam
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU/Tele RN)
• Unit: Telemetry unit with PCU level of care; may include ICU and PCU patients as needed
• Shift: Assigned primarily to one shift (day or night) without preference option
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, flexibility required
• Holiday Requirement: Mandatory holiday shifts; dates determined by unit needs, no requests allowed
• Overtime: Not guaranteed; at management discretion
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float within scope to Med-Surg and ED Tele overflow; no ICU care outside scope
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Locals: Not accepted (candidates residing in Guam are considered local and will not be considered)
• Travel Partners: Not accepted
• Passport: Current US passport required at time of application
• Return to Office (RTO): Must be approved and included in contract prior to start; max 3 consecutive days per 2 weeks, max 7 total days

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years required; 3-5 years preferred
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensure: Compact or Guam RN license required and must be in hand at time of application (no pending licenses accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross; digital certificate required)
  • BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross; digital certificate required)
• Additional Preferred/Required Certifications:

  • PALS (preferred, AHA digital certificate)
  • NRP (for ER; digital certificate, full completion required before start)
  • Conscious Sedation (required for ER, ICU, Cath Lab)
  • ESI Training (required for ER)
• Certification Renewal: Candidates with certifications expiring within 6 months of start must renew before starting; onsite renewal may be available

Orientation & Testing

• Onsite Testing: Drug Calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) during orientation

  • Pen and paper format, must be completed in person
  • 10 questions each, 80% passing score required
  • Two attempts allowed with remediation discussion after first attempt

Facility & Unit Highlights

• Facility Type: Acute Care, Adult Trauma II
• Total Staffed Beds: 132
• Charting System: Allscripts/Sunrise
• Scrub Color: Navy blue preferred; any solid color acceptable for most areas
• Parking: Free with registration and decal

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Travel: Flights are not reimbursed; candidates should plan accordingly
• Shift Flexibility: Travelers should be prepared to pick up additional shifts as needed due to census
• Background Checks: 7-year background check required within one year prior to start, including criminal and international searches if applicable
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year (not required by facility but required by agency)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or vaccination series as applicable)
  • Flu vaccine mandatory during flu season (Sept 1 - June 30); medical exemptions considered with facility-specific form
  • COVID vaccination strongly preferred; declination requires facility-specific waiver
  • Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year, with specific mask models required; onsite fit testing available if needed
  • 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Required Training Modules (Must be completed by compliance deadline)

• Pressure Injury Training (NPIAP)
• NIH Stroke Scale Training (NIHSS)
• Alaris IV Pumps
• Pyxis CareFusion
• FEMA modules (completed onsite)

Documentation & Verification

• Two professional references required (travel, allied, per diem acute care)
• Work history verification for last 10 years required
• Various facility-specific documents and certifications must be uploaded and verified prior to start

Note: Candidates must plan to arrive at least one day before the start date due to long flight times and time zone differences.