Infection Prevention RN
Richland, Washington
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Infection Prevention)

Location: Spokane, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Weekends/Holidays: Not required
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Patient Ratios: Not applicable
• Special Requirements:

  • Must have CIC (Certification in Infection Control) from CBIC
  • Acute care hospital experience required across multiple service lines including Surgery, NICU, Cardiac, Critical Care, and Emergency Room
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care / Level II Trauma Center / Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Beds: 629 staffed beds
• Teaching Hospital: Yes
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee

Required Certifications

• CIC (CBIC certification in infection control) - mandatory
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable)
• IV Certification (LVN/LPN/Other) (if applicable)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification (every 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)
• State License (RN) and NURSYS Verification
• Other certifications as required by clinical track or unit

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification (3rd party) for nursing degree or related education
• State-specific searches (Washington WATCH/WSP, OBRA Registry for CNAs if applicable)
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty within last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Skills Checklist: Required annually for applicable units

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask test (N95 or equivalent) required for travel starts after 2/5/2024, updated annually
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series or signed declination (special rules for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
• Flu Vaccine during flu season (9/1–3/30) or declination form
• COVID Vaccine or declination required (not required for remote non-clinical)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (RespSafety) for respirator use, medically cleared annually

Facility & System Requirements

• Badge photo (passport style with neutral background) required
• Completion of Providence WorkRamp training modules prior to start, including:

  • Core modules for profession and region
  • Specialty-specific modules if applicable (ER, L&D, Leadership roles)
  • Annual regulatory modules
• Epic training modules required for Spokane candidates, to be completed within a week of orientation
• Floating Policy Acknowledgement: Candidate may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance

Additional Notes

• No 48-hour shifts approved
• No weekend or holiday work required
• No block schedules required
• Parking is free at the facility
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong infection prevention expertise, acute care experience across multiple specialties, and the required certifications and clearances to work in a Level II Trauma Center environment.