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

Job Opportunity: PCU/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dededo, Guam
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Telemetry
• Unit functions as a telemetry unit but provides PCU level of care.
• Patient ratios: 1:4-5
• Shift: Assigned primarily to one shift (day or night) without shift preference option.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, flexible to support facility needs.
• Holidays: Working holidays is mandatory; specific dates determined by unit needs.
• Overtime: Not guaranteed; at management discretion.
• Floating: Must be willing to float within scope to Med-Surg and ED Tele overflow as needed. ICU float only within scope of practice.
• Locals residing in Guam are not eligible.
• Passport in hand required for travel.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Preferred: 3-5 years of experience.
• First-time travelers are NOT accepted.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Must have Compact or Guam RN license in hand at time of application.
• ACLS (American Heart Association provider card required; digital certificate only).
• BLS (American Heart Association provider card required; digital certificate only).

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• PALS, NRP, Conscious Sedation, ESI, NIH Stroke Scale, Alaris IV Pumps, Pyxis CareFusion, and others may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Facility requires completion of specific nursing modules prior to start (approx. 8-12 hours).
• Drug Calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) testing onsite during orientation (pen and paper format, must pass with 80% or higher).

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (facility does not require but Aya recommends).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• 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 (Oct 1 - Mar 31); medical exemptions considered with facility-specific form.
• COVID vaccination strongly preferred; declination requires facility-specific waiver.
• 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.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be done annually.
• Government-issued photo ID and current US passport required (Canadian passports not accepted).
• Emergency contact form required prior to start.
• Work history verification for last 10 years required.
• Two professional references required (for travel/per diem acute care roles).

Scheduling & Travel Notes

• Travelers have a 4-day window to switch or find coverage before schedule finalization.
• Return to Origin (RTO) requests must be approved and included in contract prior to start; max 3 consecutive days per 2 weeks, max 7 total days.
• Flights are not reimbursed; candidates should budget for round-trip airfare.
• Candidates should plan to arrive at least one day before start date due to long travel times and time zone differences.
• Travelers should be prepared to pick up additional shifts as needed due to census fluctuations.

Facility & Unit Highlights

• Acute care facility with 132 staffed beds.
• Adult Trauma Level II center.
• Charting system: Allscripts/Sunrise.
• Free parking available for travelers (registration required).
• Scrub color: Navy blue preferred; any solid color acceptable for most units.

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in a telemetry/PCU unit requiring at least 2 years of RN experience, current Compact or Guam RN licensure, and ACLS/BLS certifications. The role demands flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts, floating within scope, and compliance with extensive health and facility-specific requirements. Passport in hand and travel readiness are mandatory. Locals residing in Guam are not eligible.

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