Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dededo, Guam
Guam Regional Medical City

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Dededo, Guam
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse
• Shift: Primarily one shift (day or night), no shift preference allowed
• Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, flexibility required
• Holidays: Working on holidays is mandatory (dates determined by unit needs)
• Return to Office (RTO): Limited to no more than 3 consecutive days and max 7 days total during the contract
• Locals residing in Guam are not eligible for this position
• Flights are not reimbursed; candidates must plan and include airfare in their pay package
• Travelers must remain scheduled through the entire contract before booking return flights
• Overtime is at management discretion and not guaranteed
• Travelers should be prepared to pick up additional shifts as needed

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Emergency Department
• Must have a current RN license valid in Guam or a Compact RN license at time of application (pending licenses not accepted)
• Current US passport required (Canadian passports not accepted)
• Certifications (must have digital provider cards, no screenshots or printed copies):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – full completion required before start
  • Conscious Sedation (required for ER)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
  • Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Pediatrics 2.0 training (required prior to start)
• Must complete facility-specific nursing modules including:

  • Pressure Injury Training
  • Alaris IV Pumps
  • Pyxis CareFusion
  • FEMA modules (completed onsite)
• Pass onsite drug calculations and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) exams during orientation (pen and paper format, 80% passing score, two attempts allowed)
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year (facility does not require but Aya recommends)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, must use approved masks or be fit tested onsite
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if past positive, negative chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination with medical exemption)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Sept 1 - June 30) or approved medical exemption
• 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 and Documentation

• 7-year background check including criminal and sex offender searches, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be done annually
• Government-issued photo ID and emergency contact form required prior to start
• Verification of last 10 years of work history required (attestations accepted if verification unavailable)
• Two professional references required within 3 years for travel/per diem acute care roles

Additional Information

• Facility type: Acute Care, Adult Trauma Level II
• Total staffed beds: 132
• Charting system: Allscripts/Sunrise
• Parking: Free with registration and decal from HR
• Scrub color: Navy blue preferred; solid colors acceptable; mixing colors allowed; any color jacket acceptable
• Candidates should plan to arrive at least one day before start due to long flight times and time zone differences

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in Guam with a well-defined schedule, comprehensive certification requirements, and a supportive acute care trauma environment.