Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Dededo, GU
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in Guam

Location

• City: Dededo, Guam
• State: Guam

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Facility Type: Acute Care, Adult Trauma Level II
• Total Staffed Beds: 132

Work Requirements

• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope as needed by unit
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum every other weekend, based on unit needs
• Holidays: Required to work holidays as scheduled by unit; no holiday work requests accepted
• Locals: Not accepted (candidates residing in Guam are considered local and will not be considered)
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Must be approved and included in contract prior to start; max 3 consecutive days and 7 total days

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted only if they have 2 years ICU experience
• Experience with 1:2 patient ratios required
• Required clinical experience includes:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • IV therapy
  • Neurological experience
  • Respiratory/Thoracic experience

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have Compact or Guam RN license at time of application (no pending licenses accepted)
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • Conscious Sedation
• Preferred Certification:

  • TCRN (Trauma Certified Registered Nurse)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP for ER)
• All certifications must be current; candidates with expiring certifications within 6 months may need to renew before start (onsite renewal may be available)

Special Requirements

• Passport in hand required for travel
• Experience working with 1:2 patient ratios
• Must be able to interpret/manage dysrhythmias, provide IV therapy, and have neurological and respiratory/thoracic experience

Orientation and Testing

• Onsite drug calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) testing required during orientation
• Tests are pen and paper, must be completed in person on the first day
• Passing score: 80% or higher; two attempts allowed with remediation discussion after first attempt

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (not required by facility but required by agency)
• Fit mask test within 1 year prior to start; must use approved masks or complete fit test onsite
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Flu vaccine mandatory during flu season (Sept 1 - June 30); medical exemptions considered with proper documentation
• COVID vaccination strongly preferred; declination requires facility-specific waiver form

Facility-Specific Training Modules (must be completed by compliance deadline)

• Pressure Injury Training (NDNQI)
• NIH Stroke Scale Training (NIHSS)
• Alaris IV Pumps
• Pyxis CareFusion Medication System
• Conscious Sedation (required for ICU, ER, Cath Lab)
• Emergency Severity Index (ESI) training for ER staff
• FEMA modules completed onsite

Additional Notes

• Candidates should plan to arrive at least one day before start due to long travel times and time zone differences
• Parking is free for travelers; registration with HR required
• Scrub color: Navy blue preferred; solid colors acceptable; jackets of any color allowed
• Charting system: Allscripts/Sunrise

References and Work History

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, and per diem acute care roles
• Work history verification for last 10 years required; attestations accepted if verification is not possible

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with at least 2 years of critical care experience who are willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a trauma-level acute care setting in Guam. Candidates must be fully licensed and certified, able to complete required facility-specific training, and prepared for travel logistics including passport and health compliance.