PCU/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

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

Required Experience

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

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have Compact or Guam RN license in hand at time of application (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)

Additional Requirements

• Passport in hand required (US passport only; Canadian passports not accepted)
• No travel partners accepted
• Must be willing to pick up additional shifts as needed due to census
• Locals (residing in Guam) are not eligible
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be approved before contract start; max 3 consecutive days per 2 weeks, max 7 total days
• Drug screen (9-panel instant) within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Physical exam within 1 year (not required by facility but required by agency)
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year, renewed annually (onsite fit testing available)
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine (or approved medical exemption), COVID vaccine strongly preferred (declination form required if not vaccinated)

Orientation & Testing

• Onsite drug calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) exams during orientation; must pass with 80% or higher; two attempts allowed
• Facility-specific nursing modules required (8-12 hours to complete) including:

  • Pressure Injury Training
  • NIH Stroke Scale Training
  • Alaris IV Pumps
  • Pyxis CareFusion
  • FEMA modules (completed onsite)
• Certificates for all required modules must be uploaded prior to start

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care, Adult Trauma II facility
• 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

Summary

This is a travel RN position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience (3-5 preferred) in PCU/Telemetry with prior travel experience. Candidates must have a valid Compact or Guam RN license and current ACLS and BLS certifications. The role requires flexibility for weekend and holiday shifts, floating within scope, and completion of facility-specific training and testing. Passport and travel readiness are mandatory. Local candidates are not eligible.