Travel Infection Prevention Nurse: Protect Patients Across Sites

Sweetwater Care; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Travel reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Travel Infection Control Nurse to assess and enhance infection prevention across diverse healthcare settings. The role supports patient safety and clinic operations, with responsibilities spanning assessment, planning, and staff education.

Ideal candidates will have infection prevention experience and the flexibility to travel. The position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams and adherence to CDC/OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of infection control practices and procedures at assigned 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 healthcare-associated infections outbreaks.
• Participate in infection control committees and provide expertise on infection prevention strategies.
• Collect and analyze infection rate and trend data, and report findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging infectious diseases and recommend adjustments to infection control policies accordingly.

Skills

Infection control

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

LPN license

CIC preferred

Tools

CDC guidelines knowledge

Job description

FullShift Staffing is seeking a Travel Infection Control Nurse to assess and enhance infection prevention across diverse healthcare settings. The role supports patient safety and clinic operations, with responsibilities spanning assessment, planning, and staff education.

Ideal candidates will have infection prevention experience and the flexibility to travel. The position emphasizes collaboration with healthcare teams and adherence to CDC/OSHA standards.