Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $3,500 to $3,700 per week in Walnut Creek, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Infection Control
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Agency: job.com
Pay: $3,500 to $3,700 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are actively seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Infection Control for a 26-week travel assignment in California. This is a full-time opportunity working day shifts (5 x 8-hour shifts per week) with competitive weekly pay.

The Infection Control RN will be responsible for leading and supporting infection prevention initiatives within an acute care setting. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain infection control policies and procedures
• Conduct routine facility-wide infection risk assessments and recommend corrective actions
• Monitor, track, and report infection data, trends, and outcomes
• Investigate infection cases and implement mitigation strategies
• Lead staff education and training on infection prevention protocols
• Ensure compliance with state and federal infection control regulations
• Collaborate with leadership and clinical teams to strengthen infection prevention programs
• Provide education to patients and families regarding infection control practices
• Maintain accurate documentation and surveillance reporting

Requirements

• Active and current  California (CA) Registered Nurse license
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting
• At least 1 year of Infection Prevention experience
• Minimum 1 year of Epidemiology and/or Public Health experience
• CIC (Certification in Infection Control)required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous  travel assignment experience
• Experience with  infection prevention surveillance and reporting databases
• Completion of  CDPH-HAI (California Department of Public Health – Healthcare-Associated Infections) training/program