Infection Control Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Infection Control

Location: Goodyear, AZ

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

Pay Range: $37 – $47/hour

Individual wages are determined based on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.

Relocation Assistance: Available based on distance

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) – Infection Control for a full-time opportunity in Goodyear, Arizona. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive infection prevention and control program within an acute care environment.

The Infection Control RN is a clinical professional specializing in infection prevention, surveillance, reporting, and regulatory compliance. This position collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to reduce healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs), ensure adherence to infection prevention standards, and support a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

• Detect, monitor, analyze, and report hospital‑acquired infections (HAIs)
• Investigate infection trends, clusters, and threshold variances; recommend corrective actions
• Develop and present infection control reports to leadership, medical staff, and committees
• Implement infection prevention initiatives in alignment with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Coordinate infection control education for new hires and annual staff training
• Serve as a subject matter expert for infection prevention practices
• Assist with employee health exposure investigations and illness tracking
• Maintain required documentation for regulatory and workers’ compensation reporting
• Monitor compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Stay current on infection prevention guidelines, epidemiology trends, and employee health practices

• Relocation candidates must obtain Arizona RN licensure prior to start
• LVN/LPN candidates will not be considered
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or related health science program
• 3–5 years of clinical experience in an acute care facility
• Current CPR certification
• National Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire
• Must be licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with Arizona state regulations

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing or related health science
• 5+ years of acute care nursing experience
• 1–2 years of infection control or epidemiology experience
• Strong knowledge of infection prevention standards and healthcare-associated infection surveillance
• Ability to analyze and interpret infection control and epidemiological data
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Comprehensive benefits package may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education and career development support
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal coverage, accident insurance, and more)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment status and location.

If you are an experienced RN with a passion for infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and patient safety, apply today to learn more about this opportunity in Goodyear, AZ.*