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

Job Opportunity: PCU/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Dededo, Guam
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry
• Level of Care: Primarily PCU with telemetry; may include ICU and PCU care as needed
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4-5
• Shift: Assigned to primarily one shift (day or night); no shift preference requests allowed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, flexible to support unit needs
• Holidays: Working holidays is mandatory; specific dates determined by unit needs
• Overtime: Not guaranteed; at management discretion
• Floating: Must be willing to float within scope to Med-Surg and ED Tele overflow; no ICU care outside scope
• Locals: Candidates residing in Guam are not eligible
• Passport: Current US passport required at time of application (Canadian passports not accepted)
• Travel: Flights are not reimbursed; candidates should plan accordingly

Required Qualifications

• License: Compact or Guam RN license in hand at time of application (no pending licenses accepted)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience required; 3-5 years preferred
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association provider card required; instructor cards not accepted)
  • BLS (American Heart Association provider card required)
• Additional Certifications: May be required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Scale, Pressure Injury Training, Alaris IV Pumps, Pyxis CareFusion)
• Testing: Must pass onsite drug calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) exams during orientation (pen and paper format)
• Background Checks: 7-year background check within 1 year of start, including criminal and nationwide sex offender searches
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year (facility does not require but Aya does)
  • Fit test for approved masks within 1 year prior to start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu, and COVID-19 (facility strongly prefers full COVID vaccination; declinations require facility-specific exemption forms)
  • 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Additional Information

• References: 2 professional references required for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles
• Work History: Verification of last 10 years required; attestations accepted if verification unavailable
• Orientation: Candidates must complete facility-specific nursing modules (8-12 hours) prior to start
• Schedule Time Off (RTO): Must be approved and included in contract before start; max 3 consecutive days per 2 weeks, max 7 total days
• Uniform: Navy blue preferred; any solid color acceptable for scrubs outside Cath Lab/OR/PACU
• Charting System: Allscripts/Sunrise
• Parking: Free with registration and decal

Important Notes

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment
• Candidates must be prepared to pick up additional shifts as needed due to census fluctuations
• Travelers should plan to arrive at least one day before the start date due to long flight times and time zone differences
• On-call is not required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with PCU/Telemetry skills who are flexible, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced acute care environment in Guam.