Travel RN: Infection Control Specialist (Augusta)

Cross Country Nurses; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel Nurse RN Infection Control for a placement in Augusta, GA. This role focuses on overseeing infection prevention programs, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical teams to safeguard patients.

The assignment runs 13 weeks with 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule. The position requires an RN license (or RN-Compact) and an Infection Control Certification within 2 years, plus 2+ years of clinical nursing experience and at least 1 year in

Qualifications

• RN license for a single state or RN-Compact (multistate) license.
• Certification in Infection Control within 2 years.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role, with at least 1 year in infection prevention.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, surveillance, data collection and analysis; OSHA, regulatory requirements, and CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee infection prevention and control programs within the healthcare setting.
• Conduct active surveillance and compliance activities to reduce infections.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to improve patient safety and care quality.
• Communicate findings and educate staff on infection prevention best practices.

Skills

Infection control

RN experience

Epidemiology

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical nursing

Education

RN license

Infection Control Certification

Job description

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel Nurse RN Infection Control for a placement in Augusta, GA. This role focuses on overseeing infection prevention programs, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical teams to safeguard patients.

The assignment runs 13 weeks with 40 hours per week on a rotating schedule. The position requires an RN license (or RN-Compact) and an Infection Control Certification within 2 years, plus 2+ years of clinical nursing experience and at least 1 year in