Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Dededo, Guam
Guam Regional Medical City

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (PCU/Tele RN)

Location: Dededo, Guam
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry (Tele RN)
• Care Level: Primarily PCU level care on a telemetry unit
• Shift: Assigned to primarily one shift (day or night) without shift preference option
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, flexibility required
• Holidays: Working on holidays is mandatory (dates determined by unit needs)
• Float Requirement: Must be willing to float within scope to Med-Surg and ED Tele overflow; no ICU patient care outside scope
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must not reside in Guam)
• Passport: Current US passport required at time of submittal
• Travel Partners: Not accepted

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Preferred 3-5 years experience
• First-time travelers NOT accepted (prior travel experience required)

Patient Ratios

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:4-5

Required Certifications & Licensure

• RN license: Compact or Guam RN license in hand at time of submittal (no pending licenses accepted)
• ACLS (American Heart Association provider card, digital certificate required)
• BLS (American Heart Association provider card, digital certificate required)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, Conscious Sedation for ER/ICU/CCL) — check unit specifics

Additional Requirements

• On-call: Not required
• Overtime: At management discretion, not guaranteed
• Return to Office (RTO): Must be approved and included in contract prior to start; max 3 consecutive days per 2 weeks, max 7 total days
• Guaranteed Hours: Contracted hours with client able to cancel up to 3 shifts during 13-week assignment
• Must be willing to pick up additional shifts as census demands
• Flights are not reimbursed; plan accordingly

Facility & Unit Highlights

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

Orientation & Testing

• Drug Calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) exams required onsite during orientation
• Exams are pen and paper, must be completed in person, cannot be done prior to start
• Passing score: 80% or higher, two attempts allowed with remediation discussion after first attempt

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start (facility does not require but Aya does)
• Fit Mask Test: Within 1 year, must use approved masks or complete onsite fit test
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray: Within 1 year of start, with annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity or vaccination required
  • Hepatitis B: Immune titer or vaccine series required
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Mandatory during flu season (Sept 1 - June 30); medical exemptions considered with facility form
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Strongly preferred; declination requires facility-specific waiver form
• Drug Screen: 9-panel instant drug screen within 30 days of start; not required annually unless gap between assignments

Facility-Specific Training & Documentation

• Nursing Modules (8-12 hours) required before start, including:

  • Pressure Injury Training
  • NIH Stroke Scale Training (NIHSS)
  • Alaris IV Pumps
  • Pyxis CareFusion
• Certificates for above modules must be uploaded as proof of completion
• Additional training may be required for specific units (e.g., Conscious Sedation for ER, ICU, Cath Lab; ESI for ER)
• Facility-specific forms and instructions provided upon clearance

References & Work History

• 2 professional references required for travel/per diem acute care
• Work history verification for last 10 years required

Note: Travelers must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific requirements and complete all mandatory trainings and certifications prior to or during orientation.