Travel Registered Nurse Infection Prevention Specialist Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Infection Prevention Specialist in Roseville, California, United States. Start date: 06/22/2026. This is a 13-week, travel temporary assignment in a healthcare setting. Weekly pay range: $2,611.00 to $2,706.00 per week. Shift: Days, 4 hours per day (20 hours per week). This assignment focuses on infection prevention surveillance and education within a healthcare environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,611–$2,706 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days, 4 hours per day (20 hours per week)
- Start date: 06/22/2026
- Work setting: travel assignment in a healthcare setting

Responsibilities
- Perform surveillance, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and provide infection prevention education to staff.
- Write and update infection prevention policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards from The Joint Commission (TJC), OSHA, CMS, CDC, and other applicable guidelines.
- Apply hospital epidemiology principles to monitor HAIs, conduct investigations as needed, and communicate findings to clinical teams and leadership.
- Conduct initial assessments and maintain records related to work injuries and illnesses; collaborate with Human Resources to support employee health screenings, annual immunization updates, and workers’ compensation reporting as appropriate.
- Provide education on infection prevention practices, hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and vaccination programs; participate in outbreak response and staff training activities.
- Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of infection prevention programs and quality improvement initiatives within the care environment.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California.
- Knowledge or experience in infection prevention, epidemiology, or healthcare infection control principles.
- Ability to work in a travel assignment with a 20-hour-per-week daytime schedule.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to coordinate with Human Resources and clinical teams.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA, CMS, CDC) and best practices in infection prevention.

Benefits and Support
- Benefits and assignment support details are not specified in this posting.

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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