Travel Nurse RN - Infection Control - $3,823 per week - HonorVet Technologies : Job Details

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN Infection Control for a travel nursing job in New York, New York.

• Specialty: Infection Control
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2025
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Infection Preventionist

Location: 462 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Contract Duration: 8-week

Schedule: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 8 hours/day | 40 hours/week

Weekly Breakdown: Weekly Gross: $3,823.00 Per Week On W2(Taxable): $1,520.00 Per Week Stipend(Non-Taxable): $2,303.00 Per Week

Job Summary:

The Infection Preventionist is responsible for the prevention, surveillance, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases in a hospital setting. This role supports a culture of safety and quality by implementing evidence-based practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive improved patient outcomes and experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct surveillance and data analysis of infection trends and outcomes.
• Investigate and manage outbreaks and potential infection transmission events.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical departments to ensure adherence to infection control protocols.
• Conduct training and education programs for staff on infection prevention best practices.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal infection control regulations.
• Report communicable diseases to appropriate public health agencies, including the Department of Health.
• Utilize EPIC Bugsy system for documentation and surveillance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for infection prevention strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Certification:
  • Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC), issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) – Required
• Education:
  • Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in one of the aforementioned fields.
• Experience:
  • Required:
    • At least 2 years of clinical experience or experience in infection prevention/control, healthcare epidemiology, or a related field in a hospital or healthcare setting.
    • Experience with EPIC Bugsy system.
  • Preferred:
    • With a Master's degree: 4 years of relevant experience.
    • With a Bachelor's degree: 5 years of relevant experience.
    • Experience with Department of Health reporting is strongly preferred.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of infection control practices and regulations.
• Proficiency in EPIC Bugsy or similar infection surveillance software.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead training and education sessions.
• Regulatory knowledge (CDC, OSHA, CMS, TJC, NY DOH).

Epic Required

HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes

Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.

As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.

At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.

• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Continuing Education
• Medical benefits
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Dental benefits
• Guaranteed Hours
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Bereavement
• Holiday Pay
• Sick pay
• Retention bonus