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Temporary Infection Control Nurse Jobs in California

PACS

LVN/LPN Infection Control Nurse

San Diego, CA · On-site

$79K - $105K/yr

... in nursing care facilities. Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local ... Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary. Maintain a reference library of ...

Pacs

LVN/LPN Infection Control Nurse

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$79K - $106K/yr

... in nursing care facilities. Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local ... Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary. Maintain a reference library of ...

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Novato

RN - Infection Control

Novato, CA · On-site

$2.2K/wk

Details Client Name Novato Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Infection Control Job ID 36540567 Job Title RN - Infection Control Weekly Pay $2238.96 Shift Details Shift 5x8 days ...

Sutter Care at Home

RN - Infection Control

Novato, CA · On-site

$2.0K/wk

Details Client Name Sutter Care at Home - Marin Home Health Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Infection Control Job ID 36479176 Job Title RN - Infection Control Weekly Pay ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Infection Control Nurse vs Infection Prevention Nurse?

AspectTemporary Infection Control NurseInfection Prevention Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Infection Control Certification (CIC)RN license, Infection Control Certification (CIC)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, temporary assignmentsHospitals, outpatient facilities, public health
Employer UsageStaffing agencies, temporary rolesPermanent staff, healthcare organizations

Both roles require RN licensure and Infection Control Certification. Temporary Infection Control Nurses typically work in short-term or contract positions across various healthcare settings, focusing on immediate infection control needs. Infection Prevention Nurses usually hold permanent roles, developing and implementing infection prevention programs within healthcare facilities. While their core skills overlap, the main difference lies in employment type and scope of responsibilities.

How do I become a temporary infection control nurse?

To become a temporary infection control nurse, you typically need to hold a registered nurse (RN) license, gain experience in infection prevention or healthcare settings, and often obtain certification such as the Certification in Infection Control (CIC). Employers may also require knowledge of infection control protocols, OSHA standards, and the ability to adapt to different healthcare environments on a temporary basis.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Infection Control Nurse job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

RN Infection Control Practitioner - Full Time Days

ScionHealth

San Diego, CA • On-site

$38.55 - $47.93/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

ScionHealth rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

807th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Infection Control Nurse

$10,000 sign on bonus for full time!

Kindred Hospital San Diego is a 70-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer an eight-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located just outside of downtown San Diego, less than two miles north of the San Diego Zoo.

Job Summary

Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients.

Essential Functions
  • Develops, implements, and continually monitors the infection control policies and procedures for all departments
  • Implements a surveillance system for detecting and monitoring hospital acquired and community infections
  • Ensures compliance to regulatory requirements
  • Provides physicians and staff with updates of infection control policy changes
  • Investigates outbreaks or clusters of infections
  • Monitors, analyzes, and interprets bacteriology reports and infection statistics, recommends appropriate control measures to prevent dissemination of resistant microorganisms and pathogens
  • Consults with physicians, managers, and staff for the management of infectious and/or immunosuppressed patients
  • Participates in Infection Control Committees
  • Collaborates with local and state health departments in the prevention, control, and appropriate reporting of communicable diseases
  • Participates in ongoing infection control educational programs for employees, including TB, HIV/Hep/Universal Precautions. May educate patients as necessary
  • Acts as a resource person for staff concerning infection control
  • Undertakes regular infection control audits and appropriate
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
  • Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
  • Must read, write and speak fluent English
  • Must have good and regular attendance
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Salary Range: $38.55 - $47.93/Hour

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in nursing
  • Master's degree in clinical specialty preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements

Licenses/Certifications

  • Current State RN license required
  • BLS Certification required
  • ICP or related certification preferred

Experience

  • Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical or critical care nursing
  • Experience in Infection Control with basic knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infections, diseases, sterilization, sanitation, and disinfection practice preferred.

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