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Temporary Infection Control Nurse Jobs in Austin, TX

The Annex

Clinic RN - Full Time

Austin, TX · On-site

$40 - $46/hr

Maintains oversight of nursing workflows including medication management, infection control practices, and clinical documentation standards. * Facilitates nursing huddles or meetings and participates ...

Fusion Medical Staffing

Travel Pediatric OR RN

Austin, TX · On-site

$2.0K - $2.1K/wk

Travel Pediatric OR RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Austin, TX Job ... Maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures that adheres to infection control ...

UTMB Health

Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Travis Unit

Austin, TX · On-site

$27.25 - $36.75/hr

Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the deliver ... Will consider recent graduates with temporary permits. Salary is commensurate with years of ...

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How much do temporary infection control nurse jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary infection control nurse in Austin, TX is $90,641.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,800.00 and $98,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,641 per year, or $43.6 per hour.

Dental Infection Prevention & Control Manager

CommUnityCare Health Centers

Austin, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

The Dental IPC Manager is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and oversight of infection prevention and control initiatives across all dental services. The role supports continuous surveillance, policy enforcement, education, and quality improvement efforts to reduce infection risk in dental settings, in alignment with CDC, ADA, and state dental board guidance. The Dental IPC Manager collaborates closely with dental clinical leaders, practice managers, dental assistants/hygienists, environmental services, and quality teams to ensure regulatory compliance and uphold a culture of safety and prevention in dental care.


  • Manages the daily operations of the dental IPC Program.
  • Maintains and updates the Dental IPC Manual, including policies/SOPs for hand hygiene, PPE, instrument
    reprocessing, dental unit waterlines, environmental cleaning, and safe injection practices.
  • Conducts dentalspecific Infection Prevention Risk Assessments (IPRAs) for each service area and updates them at
    least annually or when services change.
  • Ensures that dental personnel involved in infection control activities (including sterilization and reprocessing) are
    appropriately trained and competent; coordinates ongoing surveillance of established practices.
  • Performs direct competency assessments of dental Infection Control Trainers and Competency Reviewers/Auditors.
  • Supports standardization of dental infection control practices across all sites, including instrument flow, packaging,
    sterilization, storage, and documentation, in collaboration with Central Sterilization.
  • Monitors and evaluates biological indicator results, sterilizer performance, and dental unit waterline quality;
    initiates corrective actions for any failures or breaches.
  • Identifies, investigates, and documents suspected dentalassociated infections, sterilization failures, or IPC
    breaches; leads or supports rootcause analyses and remediation plans.
  • Provides infection prevention orientation and ongoing in-service education for dental providers, hygienists,
    assistants, and support staff as needed.
  • Serves as a resource for dental teams and leaders on all IPCrelated questions, including device IFUs, product
    selection, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborates with Employee Health on dental staff exposures and communicable disease issues and with
  • IPC/Quality on organizational surveillance and reporting.
  • Prepares and maintains documentation needed for internal audits, accreditation, and regulatory surveys related to
    dental infection control.
  • Participates in and/or leads committees related to dental infection control, sterilization, and patient safety as
    directed.
  • Supports IP team with additional assignments as needed.

Education Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Dental Hygiene - Preferred (or)
  • Bachelor's Degree (higher degree accepted) in Nursing, Public Health or Microbiology - Required (or)
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (higher degree accepted) with completion of a Registered Dental Assistant Program or equivalent RDA credential & Dental Infection Prevention Certificate - Required

Work Experience:

  • 3 years of dental clinical practice experience - Required

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Registered Dental Hygienist License - Required Upon Hire (or)
  • Registered Dental Assistant License - Required Upon Hire (and)
  • Certified in Infection Control (CIC) - Required within 6 months of Hire

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