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

Registered Nurse - PCU/Tele

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

Job Overview

• Position is for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry Registered Nurse.
• The unit functions as a telemetry unit but the patient acuity level is PCU.
• Patient ratios typically 1:4-5.
• Shift: Travelers are scheduled primarily on one shift (day or night) without shift preference.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; flexibility required.
• Holidays: Working on holidays is mandatory; specific dates determined by unit needs.
• Overtime is at management discretion and not guaranteed.
• Floating: Must be willing to float within scope to Med-Surg and ED Tele overflow as needed. No ICU patient care outside scope.
• Locals (residents of Guam) are not eligible.
• Passport in hand is required for travel.
• Flights are not reimbursed; travelers should plan accordingly.
• Travelers should be prepared to pick up additional shifts based on census.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Preferred 3-5 years of experience.
• First-time travelers are not accepted.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Must have Compact or Guam RN licensure in hand at time of application.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider card required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider card required.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, Conscious Sedation) but primary requirements are ACLS and BLS.
• All certifications must be current; candidates with expiring certifications within 6 months must renew before start (renewals can be done onsite).

Additional Requirements

• Passport required for travel.
• Background check within 1 year, including criminal and international searches if applicable.
• Drug screen (9-panel) within 30 days of start.
• 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 be fit tested onsite.
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine (mandatory during flu season), COVID vaccine strongly preferred (medical exemptions considered).
• Facility-specific training modules required (e.g., Pressure Injury Training, NIH Stroke Scale, Alaris IV Pumps, Pyxis CareFusion).
• Onsite pass/fail testing during orientation: drug calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT).
• Must be willing to comply with facility scheduling rules including no shift or holiday preferences.
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be approved before contract start; max 3 consecutive days per 2 weeks, max 7 total days.

Work Environment

• Acute care facility with adult trauma level II designation.
• 132 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Allscripts/Sunrise.
• Free parking available for travelers (registration required).
• Scrub color: Navy blue preferred; other solid colors acceptable.

Notes for Candidates

• Travelers must plan to arrive at least one day before the start date due to long flight times and time zone differences.
• Travelers will be scheduled through the last day of the contract and should not book return flights before contract completion.
• Must be flexible to support unit needs including floating to other units within scope.
• No pending licenses accepted; all licensure must be verified prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is required (first-time travelers not accepted).

Summary

This is a travel RN position for a PCU/Telemetry unit in Guam requiring at least 2 years of RN experience, current Compact or Guam RN license, ACLS and BLS certifications, and prior travel experience. The role demands flexibility with shifts, weekends, holidays, and floating within scope. Passport and travel readiness are mandatory. Candidates must complete required health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific training prior to start.