Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $2,156 per week in Augusta, GA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Augusta
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Infection Control Location: Augusta, GA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,156 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Infection Control RN in Augusta, Georgia, 30912! Job Title: RN Infection Preventionist Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Infection Prevention Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years in clinical nursing role, Minimum 1 year in infection prevention preferred License: RN - Registered Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact Certifications: Certification in Infection Control within 2 years preferred Must-Have: Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent teamwork and relationship-building abilities Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology, surveillance, data collection, and analysis Knowledge of Infection Prevention guidelines, regulatory requirements, and CDC guidelines Personal time management skills Description: The RN Infection Preventionist is a registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Infection Prevention Manager or Director of Quality. Responsibilities include hospital surveillance to identify healthcare-related infections and ensuring public reporting for mandated healthcare-associated infections. The Infection Preventionist assists with the development of policies and procedures and provides education to patients and team members. Regular audits and physical rounds of facility departments are conducted to monitor Infection Prevention practices, including construction, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Conduct surveillance for healthcare-associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms as specified in the Infection Prevention Plan. Utilize current definitions and apply them consistently. Collect, aggregate, and analyze data accurately. Maintain accurate surveillance records and ensure data is entered in repositories. Report diseases to local and state public health authorities as required by law. Develop and deliver staff education programs. Provide patient and family education on infection prevention practices as requested by clinical caregivers. Collaborate with management to review and implement system policies and procedures. Assist in annual risk assessment, goal development, and surveillance plan evaluation. Contribute to the evaluation of new products. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies, standards of work, and codes of conduct. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability, versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29358562EXPTEMP

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