PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Dededo, Guam
Guam Regional Medical City

Job Opportunity: PCU/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU/Tele RN)
• Unit Type: Telemetry unit with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care; may include ICU and Med-Surg float
• Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
• Shift: Assigned primarily to one shift (day or night) without preference option; schedule finalized after a 4-day window for shift changes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, flexible to facility needs
• Holidays: Working holidays required, dates determined by unit needs; no holiday work preferences allowed
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Must have 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
• Prior Travel Experience: Not accepted for first-time travelers (first-timers not accepted)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association provider card required)
  • BLS (American Heart Association provider card required)
• Passport: Current U.S. passport required (Canadian passports not accepted)
• Other: Must be willing to work holidays and weekends as scheduled

Additional Requirements & Information

• No local candidates from Guam accepted (locals excluded)
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be approved and included in contract before start; max 3 consecutive days per 2 weeks, max 7 total days
• Travelers should be prepared to pick up additional shifts based on census
• Flights are not reimbursed; candidates should plan accordingly
• Guaranteed hours are contracted; client may cancel up to 3 shifts during the 13-week assignment

Unit & Facility Highlights

• Facility Type: Acute Care, Adult Trauma Level II
• Total Staffed Beds: 132
• Charting System: Allscripts/Sunrise
• Parking: Free with registration and decal
• Scrub Color: Navy blue preferred; any solid color acceptable for most areas

Required Onsite Testing & Training

• Drug Calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) exams administered onsite during orientation; must pass with 80% or higher; two attempts allowed
• Facility-specific nursing modules (8-12 hours) including:

  • Pressure Injury Training
  • NIH Stroke Scale Training (NIHSS)
  • Alaris IV Pumps
  • Pyxis CareFusion
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., Conscious Sedation, ESI for ER)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (facility does not require but Aya recommends)
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year, must use approved mask types or complete onsite fit test
• 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
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Seasonal Flu vaccine required during flu season (Sept 1 - June 30) or approved medical exemption
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly preferred; declination requires facility-specific waiver form
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Background & Documentation

• 7-year background check required within 1 year prior to start, including criminal and sex offender searches
• Must provide 2 professional references for travel/per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)
• Work history verification for last 10 years required; attestations accepted if verification unavailable
• Government-issued photo ID required (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency contact form required prior to start

Notes

• Passport must be in hand before applying
• No travel partners accepted
• Candidates must plan to arrive at least one day before start due to long flight times and time zone differences
• Travelers must complete all required certifications and trainings before or during orientation as specified

This position is ideal for experienced PCU/Telemetry RNs with travel contract experience who are flexible with scheduling, willing to work holidays, and prepared for a fast-paced acute care environment in Guam.