RN - Infection Control

Origin Travel Nurses; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Meals provided

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Origin Travel Nurses seeks an Infection Preventionist to lead infection prevention strategies in a busy acute care hospital in Orange, CA. The role requires independent management of surveillance, education, and program implementation.

Minimum one year in infection prevention with acute care experience and CIC certification are required; a degree in Public Health, Microbiology, or related field is preferred. Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, and comprehensive health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in infection prevention.
• Experience in acute care settings is required.
• CIC Certification required.
• Degree in Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage infection prevention and control programs.
• Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections.
• Provide education and training to staff on infection prevention protocols.
• Monitor compliance with infection control practices and guidelines.
• Analyze data and identify trends related to infection rates.

Skills

Infection prevention

Surveillance

Staff education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health / Microbiology / related health field

CIC Certification

Job description

Monday to Friday, Day Shift (08:00 - 16:30). No weekends or holidays required.

Job Description

The Infection Preventionist will work independently to implement and manage infection prevention strategies within an acute care hospital setting. Responsibilities include monitoring infection rates, conducting surveillance, and educating staff and patients about infection prevention practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage infection prevention and control programs.
• Conduct surveillance of healthcare-associated infections.
• Provide education and training to staff on infection prevention protocols.
• Monitor compliance with infection control practices and guidelines.
• Analyze data and identify trends related to infection rates.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum 1 year experience in infection prevention.
• Experience in acute care settings is required.
• CIC Certification is required.
• A degree in Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or a related health science field is preferred.

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

Setting

Acute Care

City

Orange

State

CA

92868