ICU Registered Nurse
Dededo, Guam
Guam Regional Medical City

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in Guam

Location

• City: Dededo, Guam
• Facility Type: Acute Care, Adult Trauma Level II
• Total Staffed Beds: 132

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days or nights (based on unit needs)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope as needed
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum every other weekend, based on unit needs
• Holidays: Working holidays required (dates determined by unit, no requests for specific holidays)
• Locals: Not accepted (candidates residing in Guam are considered local and will not be considered)
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours
• Passport: Current US passport required (Canadian passports not accepted)
• Travel: Flights are not reimbursed; plan accordingly

Required Experience

• 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
• Experience in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• IV therapy experience required
• Neurological experience required
• Respiratory/Thoracic experience required

Required Certifications and Licensure

• Must have Compact or Guam RN license at time of application (pending licenses not accepted)
• ACLS (American Heart Association provider card required; instructor cards not accepted)
• BLS (American Heart Association provider card required; instructor cards not accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification (digital certificate required)
• Conscious Sedation certification preferred (required for ICU, ER, Cath Lab)
• TCRN preferred but not required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP for specific units)

Facility-Specific Training and Requirements

• Must complete facility nursing modules (8-12 hours), including:

  • Pressure Injury Training
  • NIH Stroke Scale Training (NIHSS)
  • Alaris IV Pumps
  • Pyxis CareFusion
• Drug Calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) exams required onsite during orientation (pen and paper format, must pass with 80% or higher)
• Fit test for specific masks required within 1 year prior to start; may be completed onsite if needed
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical exemption required during flu season (September 1 - June 30)
• COVID-19 vaccination strongly preferred; declination requires facility-specific waiver form
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (not required by facility but required by agency)
• Background check within 1 year including criminal and sex offender searches
• Emergency contact form required prior to start
• Two professional references required (within 3 years of start)
• Work history verification for last 10 years required
• Passport in hand required before start
• Travelers should plan to arrive at least one day before start date due to long travel times and time zone differences

Work Environment

• Charting system: Allscripts/Sunrise
• Scrub color: Navy blue preferred; solid colors acceptable; mixing colors allowed
• Parking: Free with registration and decal from HR
• Cath Lab/OR/PACU: Scrubs provided

This position requires a highly experienced ICU RN with strong critical care skills, flexibility for shift and weekend work, and the ability to complete required certifications and facility-specific training. Candidates must be prepared to work holidays and comply with all health and safety requirements.