Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $2,966 per week

About the Role

DT-Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Travel Nurse RN specializing in Infection Control for a 13-week assignment in Gallup, New Mexico. This contract position offers a blended hourly rate of $74.15, including $43.00/hr taxable pay and $1,246/wk per diem, totaling $2,966 weekly gross pay. A one-time $500 travel allowance is provided. Any state license is accepted.

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks (ends 12/31/2026)
• 40 hours per week
• 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday
• Occasional evening and weekend coverage as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in reviewing and developing clinical practices to ensure compliance with infection control regulations, serving as an expert clinician and role model.
• Apply relevant research findings to infection control services, including initiating, conducting, and disseminating locally based research in infection prevention practices, treatments, and disease management.
• Monitor and document surveillance and performance improvement activities through scheduled and impromptu rounds, tracer rounds, and quality control checks to ensure staff compliance with infection prevention standards.
• Collaborate with other departments on hospital performance improvement activities; maintain records, data, and correspondence related to Performance Improvement and Infection Control programs.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and database applications for tracking infection control data.
• Analyze surveillance data for deviations from expected baselines and initiate appropriate actions to protect patients or employees.
• Ensure the infection control program complies with TJC, CMS, OSHA, CDC, IHS, and GSU standards and policies.
• Conduct surveillance of patients to determine infection incidence, identify hospital- and community-acquired infections, and assess high-risk individuals.
• Participate in clinical/patient rounds and complete medical record reviews as needed.
• Work with unit nurses on follow-up of hospital-acquired infections.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience related to Infection Prevention.
• Certification Requirements: BLS and Certified Infection Control Preventionist (CIC) credential.
• Division of Quality Management – Infection Control experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay

Work Details

• Medical Specialty: Infectious Disease, Public Health
• Physical Setting: Hospital
• Work Location: In person
• Employment Type: Travel, Contract, Temporary