Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Dededo, Guam
Guam Regional Medical City

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Dededo, Guam
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ED)
• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in specialty
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: One shift per day (day or night), no shift preference allowed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, flexibility required
• Holidays: Working on holidays is required (dates determined by unit needs)
• Return to Office (RTO): Limited; no more than 3 consecutive days and max 7 days total during the 13-week contract
• Locals: Candidates residing in Guam are not eligible
• Licensure: Must have Compact or Guam RN license in hand at time of application
• Passport: Current U.S. passport required (Canadian passports not accepted)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider card required; renewal may be needed before start if expiring within 6 months
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC preferred; renewal may be needed before start if expiring within 6 months
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA provider card required; renewal may be needed before start if expiring within 6 months
• Advanced NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for ER; must be fully completed before start
• Conscious Sedation (required for ER, ICU, Cath Lab) - Online course required; initial certification valid 2 years, renewal 1.5 years
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• ESI (Emergency Severity Index) Triage Training (including Pediatrics 2.0) - Required prior to start
• Facility-specific modules including:

  • Pressure Injury Training
  • Alaris IV Pumps
  • Pyxis CareFusion
  • FEMA modules (completed onsite)

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, including criminal and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year (facility does not require but Aya does)
  • Fit test for approved masks within 1 year; onsite fit testing available if needed
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire if past positive
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Sept 1 - June 30); medical exemptions considered with facility form
  • COVID vaccination strongly preferred; declination requires facility-specific waiver
• Testing:

  • Drug Calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) exams onsite during orientation; must pass with 80% or higher
• Work History:

  • Verification of last 10 years of employment required
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Acute Care, Adult Trauma Level II
• Beds: 132 staffed beds
• Charting System: Allscripts/Sunrise
• Parking: Free (registration and decal required)
• Scrub Colors: Navy blue preferred; any solid color acceptable for scrubs and jackets
• Overtime: At management discretion, not guaranteed
• Flight Costs: Not reimbursed; candidates must budget for round-trip airfare
• Scheduling: Travelers have a 4-day window to switch or find coverage before schedule finalization
• Additional: Travelers should be prepared to pick up extra shifts as needed due to census

Important Notes

• Candidates 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.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in Guam with a reputable acute care facility.