American Consultants

Travel Infection Preventionist - $2,975 per week

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Alaska
Temporary
Registered Nurse/RN

Posted 1 day(s) ago

Reference: ADZ-US-5951294472


American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Infection Control Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, rotating Employment Type: Travel Job Opportunity – Infection Preventionist – Sitka, AK 99835 Start Date: December 14, 2026 Location: Sitka, Alaska Schedule: 40 guaranteed hours per week; specific shift details to be discussed at interview. Travel to various sites within the region required for assessment, education, and training purposes.

Highlights: 91-day travel assignment in beautiful Southeast Alaska Lead infection prevention and control initiatives across a healthcare consortium Serve as co-chair for the Infection Prevention and Control Committee Provide expert education and training to staff, patients, families, and communities Collaborate with Performance Improvement team and regional public health entities Conduct surveillance, analysis, and reporting of healthcare-associated infections Requirements: Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field (Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or similar); Master's degree preferred Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Minimum 3 years of acute care and infection control experience Demonstrated experience with data collection, performance improvement, and risk management Experience with basic statistics and epidemiological principles 3 years of supervisor or manager experience highly desired Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on infection prevention and control across a healthcare system in Alaska. You'll work as an expert resource and educator while collaborating with dedicated teams committed to patient safety and quality improvement. Competitive compensation includes overtime and holiday pay, with on-call support available. Please note that housing and transportation assistance will be provided through your staffing agency. American Consultants Job ID 19413022. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: RN:Infection Control,07:00:00-23:50:00 About American Consultants Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

Benefits Medical benefits Dental benefits Life insurance Weekly pay License and certification reimbursement Holiday Pay 401k retirement plan Referral bonus