Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist RN for an Infection Prevention unit, requiring a GA or compact RN license and expertise in infection control.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Infection Prevention unit of a hospital setting
• Focus on infection prevention, surveillance, education, and epidemiologic investigation
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Occasional on-call rotation may be required
• Lead compliance with infection prevention policies and regulatory standards
• Develop and implement surveillance plans and analyze infection data
• Provide education and competency-based training to staff
• Advise faculty, staff, and students on infection prevention issues
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives
• Promote a culture of safety and regulatory compliance within the organization

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Demonstrated clinical competency in epidemiology and infection prevention
• Experience with surveillance for healthcare-associated infections using NHSN and CDC guidelines
• Experience providing infection control education and consultation to multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to conduct investigations and root cause analyses for infection clusters or outbreaks

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts