Travel RN: Infection Control Specialist

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Amergis, formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, seeks an Infection Control Specialist Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Salinas, CA. The RN will coordinate, implement and monitor infection control and employee health programs, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role supports administration and medical staff across hospital or clinic services, with emphasis on preventing healthcare-associated infections and safeguarding staff and patients. Travel-based, full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Current licensures as a Registered Nurse in the state of assignment required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in employee health or infection control preferred
• Infection Control Certification preferred
• Knowledge of state, federal and JC regulations
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, implement, and monitor an infection control program and/or employee health program.
• Coordinate programs designed to detect, evaluate and minimize risks of acquired infections to patients, employees and visitors.
• Support and act as a resource to administration, medical staff, and all hospital or clinic services.

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse license

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

Job description

Amergis, formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, seeks an Infection Control Specialist Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Salinas, CA. The RN will coordinate, implement and monitor infection control and employee health programs, ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role supports administration and medical staff across hospital or clinic services, with emphasis on preventing healthcare-associated infections and safeguarding staff and patients. Travel-based, full-time opportunity.