Cross Country Nurses 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
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Infection Preventionist Infection Control. This position supports a comprehensive infection prevention and control program through infection surveillance, data analysis, reporting, education, and policy development. The role collaborates with clinical and operational teams to promote regulatory compliance, evidence-based practices, and continuous improvement.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a healthcare-related field such as nursing, public health, epidemiology, microbiology, or a similar discipline; Certification in Infection Control (CIC); current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; minimum of 3 years of acute care and infection control experience, including data collection and performance improvement or risk management experience; knowledge of basic statistics and epidemiological principles.
- Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in a healthcare-related field, such as a Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification; long-term care infection prevention and control experience; 3 or more years of supervisor or manager experience.
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
- Responsibilities: Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and updating of the infection prevention and control program; conduct infection surveillance and monitor reportable conditions; collect, trend, analyze, interpret, and report infection control data; prepare statistical reports and maintain related records; develop and update infection prevention and control policies and procedures; provide education and training to employees, patients, families, and communities; conduct new and annual employee infection prevention and control orientation; facilitate evidence-based research and risk assessments; collaborate with performance improvement teams and infection prevention and control committees; serve as a resource for infection prevention, control, and surveillance; travel to various sites to assess, educate, and train.
- Additional Information: The position supports timely reporting of infection prevention and control measures and outcomes, promotes compliance with regulatory requirements and evidence-based practices, and serves as a liaison and subject-matter resource across clinical and operational areas.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1341763. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Infection Control
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus