Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $3,060 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Salinas, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Infection Control
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Infection Control Specialist position in a healthcare setting. This role involves surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of hospital-acquired infections, as well as developing and implementing infection prevention strategies. The specialist will also educate hospital staff on infection control practices and ensure compliance with national standards and regulatory initiatives.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days, 8 hours shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required; California Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred; minimum of three (3) years experience in Infection Control / Prevention / Epidemiology, preferably in an acute care hospital. Knowledge of patient care practices, infectious diseases, epidemiology, employee health, sterilization/disinfection/sanitation processes, and experience with implementation of regulatory and The Joint Commission initiatives.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in infection prevention education, outbreak investigation, environmental control assessment, epidemiologic studies, quality/performance improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Additional Information: The role involves developing informational materials, participating in continuing education, and contributing to hospital policies and procedures to prevent infections and promote patient and staff safety. Candidate must be prepared to participate in hospital infection prevention and control activities essential for maintaining compliance with national standards.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1322406. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Infection Control

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus