Travel Nurse Manager RN - Infection Control
Lakewood, CO
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Infection Control/Prevention Program Manager for a Level 1 Trauma Facility using EPIC (Bugsy). This role oversees hospital-wide infection prevention across all inpatient, outpatient, ED, surgical, and procedural areas. Candidates must hold a active CIC certification, have strong leadership experience, and be comfortable assisting with staff orientation and comprehensive surveillance programs.

Key Details

• Schedule: Full-Time (Mon–Fri, 8-hour days, flexible start by 08:30 AM)
• Weekends/Holidays: No holiday requirements; occasional weekend review of site construction activity
• On-Call/Standby: None
• Dress Code: Business casual or scrubs (Navy for RNs, Black for non-RNs)
• Coverage Scope: Entire facility (Supported by 2 contract IPs initially, transitioning alongside 2 permanent hires)

Key Responsibilities

• Surveillance & Safety: Lead Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI), device-related infection, and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) surveillance.
• Rounding: Conduct regular device, Environment of Care (EOC), and clinical area rounding (inpatient, ED, procedural); participate in daily 08:30 AM safety huddles.
• Orientation & Mentorship: Assist in onboarding and orienting incoming permanent Infection Prevention staff.

Requirements

• Certification: Certified in Infection Control (CIC) required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Technology, or related healthcare field.
• Experience: Hands-on IP experience in high-acuity settings; prior leadership/management background preferred.
• Systems: EPIC (Bugsy module) experience required.
• Location Note: 60-mile local radius rule applies (DL required); must be in-state during orientation week.