Infection Preventionist

Cross Country Healthcare provided pay range

This range is provided by Cross Country Healthcare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$78,000.00/yr - $97,000.00/yr

Full-Time | Exempt | Day Shift

Cross Country is actively seeking an experienced Infection Prevention Professional to join our Quality & Patient Safety team. This is a high-impact role supporting regulatory readiness, infection surveillance, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization.

• Compensation:
• Comprehensive benefits available upon permanent hire
• Professional growth and leadership exposure
• 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, day shift
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (flexible)
• No routine on-call
• (Occasional availability during outbreaks or urgent needs may be required)

About the Role

This role is responsible for overseeing infection prevention practices throughout the hospital and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission, NHSN, and state reporting requirements. The Infection Prevention Professional will work closely with physicians, nursing leaders, quality teams, and environmental services.

We are seeking someone who can hit the ground running, confidently engage clinical teams, and help drive best practices in patient safety.

• Conduct surveillance and reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
• Track and report data via NHSN and state systems
• Lead infection prevention rounds and audits
• Investigate and manage outbreaks
• Develop and maintain infection prevention policies
• Chair and facilitate the Infection Control Committee
• Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
  
  Participate in construction and life safety risk assessments
• Prepare regulatory and quality reports
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and physicians
• Maintain the annual Infection Prevention Plan

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident working with physicians and clinical leaders
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Able to address issues in real time and coach staff effectively
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

Minimum 2–3 years of Infection Prevention experience

• CIC (Certification in Infection Prevention and Control) preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

• Strong leadership support and collaboration
• High-visibility role with real impact
• Opportunity for professional growth

Not Applicable

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)