Travel Infection Control RN - $2,685 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Orange, CA is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a 29-week contract starting 11/03/2026. The role will require 40 hours per week, dayshift, in an acute care hospital setting.

Candidates must hold CIC certification, have infection prevention experience, and a health-science degree. Epic charting experience is highly preferred, with travel healthcare experience a plus. This temporary assignment includes a tax-free stipend and housing options.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Infection Control (CIC) professional.
• Experience in infection prevention in an acute care setting.
• Degree in Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant infection control experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement infection prevention measures within an acute care hospital.
• Oversee infection control practices across adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Work independently to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Infection control

Epic charting

Education

Public health / health sciences degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Orange, California.

• Specialty: Infection Control
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 29 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Infection Control Professional Location: unspecified. This role involves working independently to implement infection prevention measures within an acute care hospital environment. The position is temporary, with a contract lasting until May 2027 to cover a long-term leave of absence.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Certification as a Certified Infection Control (CIC), experience in infection prevention, acute care experience, and a degree in Public Health, Lab Sciences, Microbiology, or a related health science field. The position requires a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: The successful candidate will work independently within an acute care hospital setting and be responsible for infection prevention and control practices across various patient age groups, including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Experience with Epic charting system highly preferred.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must include daytime interview availability in Pacific Time. Prior experience at a Providence facility or with travel contracts is a plus; references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years are required. Candidates should be open to working a contract scheduled from approximately early November 2026 to late May 2027, with flexibility on the contract length and RTO requests explicitly included at the time of submission.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1334227. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Infection Control

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus