Travel Infection Control Nurse (RN/LPN) | Impact & Perks

Sweetwater Care; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend or provided housing

Travel reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Travel Infection Control Nurse to support rural healthcare facilities across diverse settings. You will assess infection prevention practices, develop control plans, and monitor adherence to guidelines to protect patients and staff.

The ideal candidate holds an LPN license in good standing, with compact license eligibility and CIC certification preferred. Expect extensive travel, independent work, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to manage outbreaks.

Qualifications

• LPN license in good standing in the listed state or active Compact/Multistate license.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of CDC guidelines, OSHA regulations, and other relevant infection control standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and influence healthcare professionals.
• Ability to travel extensively and work independently in various healthcare environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to different locations on short notice and work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of infection control practices and procedures at assigned healthcare facilities.
• Develop and implement infection prevention and control plans based on current guidelines and best practices.
• Monitor compliance with infection control protocols and recommend improvements as needed.
• Educate healthcare staff on infection control measures, including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and environmental cleaning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to investigate and manage outbreaks of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
• Participate in infection control committees and provide expertise on infection prevention strategies.
• Collect and analyze data related to infection rates and trends, and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging infectious diseases and recommend adjustments to infection control policies accordingly.

Skills

Infection prevention & control

CDC guidelines knowledge

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

LPN license (state listed)

Compact/Multistate license

Infection Control Certification (CIC) preferred

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Travel Infection Control Nurse to support rural healthcare facilities across diverse settings. You will assess infection prevention practices, develop control plans, and monitor adherence to guidelines to protect patients and staff.

The ideal candidate holds an LPN license in good standing, with compact license eligibility and CIC certification preferred. Expect extensive travel, independent work, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to manage outbreaks.