ICU Registered Nurse
Dededo, Guam
Guam Regional Medical City

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in Guam

Location

• City: Dededo, Guam
• State: Guam

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: PM
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Facility Type: Acute Care, Adult Trauma Level II
• Total Staffed Beds: 132
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum every other weekend (based on unit needs)
• Holidays: Required to work holidays as scheduled (no holiday requests allowed)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope as needed by unit
• Locals: Not accepted (candidates residing in Guam are considered local and will not be considered)

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with 1:2 patient ratios
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• IV therapy experience
• Neurological experience
• Respiratory/Thoracic experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Certifications & Licensure

• ACLS (American Heart Association provider card required)
• BLS (American Heart Association provider card required)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Conscious Sedation certification

Special Requirements

• Passport in hand required (Canadian passports not accepted)
• Must be able to work scheduled holidays (dates determined by unit)
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be approved and included in contract before start date; max 3 consecutive days and 7 total days allowed
• Candidates should plan to arrive at least one day before start date due to long travel times and time zone differences

Orientation & Testing

• Onsite drug calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) testing required during orientation
• Tests are pen and paper, must be completed in person on the first day
• Passing score: 80% or higher; two attempts allowed with remediation discussion after first attempt

Facility Specific Training Modules (must be completed by compliance deadline)

• Pressure Injury Training (NPIAP)
• NIH Stroke Scale Training (NIHSS)
• Alaris IV Pumps
• Pyxis CareFusion
• FEMA modules (completed onsite)
• Conscious Sedation (required for ICU, ER, Cath Lab)
• ESI Triage (for ER staff)
• Other unit-specific trainings as applicable

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (facility does not require but agency does)
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific approved masks required; onsite fit testing available)
• 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
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination with restrictions)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (medical exemptions considered with facility form)
• 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 (criminal, sex offender, and international if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be done annually
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Emergency contact form required prior to start
• Work history verification for last 10 years required (attestations accepted if verification unavailable)
• Two professional references required for travel/per diem acute care roles

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with at least 2 years of critical care experience who are willing to work a travel contract in Guam with required certifications, health clearances, and facility-specific training.