Location: Kealakekua, HI

Start Date: 11-03-2025

End Date: 02-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead infection surveillance and prevention efforts across the hospital, including the operating room and sterile processing
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and monitoring to ensure compliance with infection control policies
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing leaders, sterile processing techs, and ancillary departments to implement best practices
• Provide education and training to staff on infection prevention, isolation precautions, and sterile technique
• Investigate potential healthcare-associated infections, perform contact tracing, and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain accurate documentation, prepare reports, and support regulatory readiness and accreditation activities
• Serve as a visible champion for patient safety and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable jurisdiction or ability to obtain promptly
• Strong work history in Infection Control with direct experience in operating room and sterile processing environments
• Familiarity with hospital-wide infection prevention programs and policy implementation
• Excellent communication and education skills to influence multidisciplinary teams
• CIC (Certification in Infection Control) or similar is a plus but not required
• BLS required; additional certifications like ACLS a plus

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• BSN preferred or equivalent clinical experience in hospital nursing/infection control

Knowledge & Skills

• Infection prevention principles and surveillance methodologies
• Sterile processing standards and operating room infection control practices
• Policy development, audit, and compliance activities
• Data collection, reporting, and root cause analysis for HAI events
• Strong interpersonal skills for staff coaching and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and infection control software

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in paradise
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy Hawaii on your days off
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Supportive team environment where your infection prevention expertise is valued
• Competitive pay for travel contracts with timely payroll
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Travel Perks: Explore Kealakekua, HI

Kealakekua sits on Hawaii Island’s sunny Kona Coast — when you’re off duty explore Kealakekua Bay for world-class snorkeling, visit the Captain Cook Monument, tour local coffee farms, hike scenic coastal trails, or relax on black sand beaches. Easy weekend trips to Kona town for dining and cultural sites, plus swimming, snorkeling, and sunset cruises are all within reach. A great mix of outdoor adventure and island chill awaits.

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