Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Dededo, GU
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dededo, Guam
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)
• Facility Type: Acute Care, Adult Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 132
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Primarily one shift (day or night) assigned; no shift preference requests allowed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, flexibility required
• Holidays: Working on holidays is mandatory; dates determined by unit needs
• Locals: Candidates residing in Guam are not eligible
• Passport: Current U.S. passport required (Canadian passports not accepted)

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in specialty (Emergency Department)

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Must have RN license with Compact or Guam licensure in hand at time of application (pending licenses not accepted)
• Certifications required (must have valid digital certificates; printed or screenshots not accepted):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA provider card only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider card only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA provider card only
  • Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Advanced NRP required for ER
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification – Required for RNs
  • Conscious Sedation Training – Required for ER (online course; fee not covered)
  • Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Training – Required for ER prior to start
• Additional facility-specific mandatory trainings and competencies:

  • Pressure Injury Training (NDNQI)
  • Alaris IV Pumps Certification
  • Pyxis CareFusion Certification
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Drug Calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) exams (on-site testing during orientation)

Additional Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: No more than 3 consecutive days off and max 7 days off during the 13-week contract
• Travelers must be prepared to pick up additional shifts as needed due to census fluctuations
• Flights are not reimbursed; candidates should plan accordingly
• Candidates should plan to arrive at least the day before the start date due to long flight times and time zone differences
• Fit Mask Test: Must be completed within 1 year prior to start; specific mask types required (3M 1860/1860s, 1804/1804s, 1870+)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year prior to start (with annual TB questionnaire if applicable)
• Immunizations and Titers required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – Proof of immunity or vaccination required
  • Hepatitis B – Immune titer or full vaccine series required
  • Varicella – Positive titer or proof of vaccination required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine – Mandatory during flu season (Sept 1 – June 30); medical exemptions considered with facility form
  • COVID-19 Vaccine – Strongly preferred; declination requires facility-specific waiver form
• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check required within 1 year prior to start; international checks if applicable
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year prior to start (facility does not require but Aya does)
• Drug Screen: 9-panel instant drug screen within 30 days of start; not required annually but must be current at start
• Work History Verification: Must verify last 10 years of employment

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Notes

• Overtime is at management discretion and not guaranteed
• Scrub color: Navy blue preferred; any solid color acceptable for scrubs and jackets
• Charting system: Allscripts/Sunrise
• Parking: Free with registration and decal from HR

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses who are flexible, able to work mandatory weekends and holidays, and prepared for travel to Guam with all required licensure and certifications in hand.