Traveling Infection Prevention & Control Nurse (RN)

Health Dimensions Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Health Dimensions Group (HDG) is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) with infection prevention expertise for travel-based interim assignments across the United States.

In this role, you will assess risk, lead infection control initiatives, and guide teams through complex clinical challenges while partnering with healthcare leaders to protect residents and patients.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• Multi-state licensure preferred.
• Experience in infection prevention, public health, or senior living environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive infection prevention assessments.
• Lead outbreak investigations and mitigation efforts.
• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention programs and policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Educate and mentor clinical staff on infection prevention best practices.
• Support survey readiness during regulatory visits and audits.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Relationship building

Education

RN license

CIC certification

Job description

Traveling Infectious Disease Nurse (RN)

Are you an Infectious Disease Nurse who thrives on challenge, variety, and making an immediate impact?

Health Dimensions Group (HDG), a nationally respected leader in senior care consulting, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) with expertise in infection prevention, control, and outbreak management to support communities across the United States. These travel-based interim assignments provide the opportunity to partner with healthcare leaders, strengthen clinical programs, and help protect the health and safety of residents, patients, and staff.

If you're the type of nurse who can quickly assess risk, implement best practices, lead infection prevention initiatives, and guide teams through complex clinical challenges, this is where your expertise can make a difference.

Why this role stands out:

• Step into high-impact assignments where your clinical expertise directly influences resident and patient outcomes
• Work across diverse healthcare settings, including skilled nursing, senior living, rehabilitation, and post-acute care communities
• Lead infection prevention and control efforts during periods of transition, growth, or heightened regulatory focus
• Partner directly with executive leadership, administrators, and clinical teams to drive sustainable improvements
• Join a firm known for integrity, hospitality, and results-driven consulting

What you'll do:

• Conduct comprehensive infection prevention and control assessments
• Lead outbreak investigations, response efforts, and mitigation strategies
• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention programs and policies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local infection control regulations and standards
• Educate, coach, and mentor clinical staff on infection prevention best practices
• Monitor healthcare-associated infection trends and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to strengthen clinical quality and resident safety outcomes
• Support survey readiness and provide guidance during regulatory visits and audits
• Develop corrective action plans and assist organizations in achieving sustained compliance

What you bring:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Multi-state licensure or willingness to obtain additional state licenses preferred
• Experience in Infection Prevention, Infectious Disease, Public Health, Long-Term Care, Post-Acute Care, or Senior Living environments
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) preferred, or willingness to pursue certification
• Strong knowledge of CDC, CMS, OSHA, and other applicable infection prevention standards
• Experience leading outbreak response and implementing infection control programs
• Exceptional communication, education, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to assess situations quickly, make sound clinical decisions, and lead change effectively
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively based on assignment needs

What you'll gain:

• Opportunities to make an immediate and meaningful impact in healthcare communities nationwide
• Exposure to a variety of organizations, leadership teams, and clinical environments
• A dynamic career path that combines consulting, education, leadership, and clinical excellence
• Support from an experienced team of healthcare consultants and operational leaders
• Competitive compensation, travel support, and the flexibility that comes with interim consulting work

At HDG, you're not just filling a role, you're helping healthcare organizations strengthen their infection prevention programs, protect vulnerable populations, and improve quality outcomes. Backed by a company with more than 20 years of trusted leadership and a culture grounded in integrity, respect, collaboration, and results, you'll have the support and reputation needed to succeed wherever your assignments take you.