Location: Spokane, WA

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift), no weekends or holidays

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 prevention surveillance and reporting efforts, using NHSN and facility tools like Bugsy
• Develop and deliver evidence-based education programs for staff on hand hygiene, PPE, and transmission-based precautions
• Investigate and respond to infection trends and potential outbreaks, partnering with clinical teams across service lines
• Ensure compliance with CDC guidelines, The Joint Commission standards, and CMS requirements
• Perform rounding and advisory functions, providing practical recommendations to reduce HAIs and improve patient safety
• Manage surgical site infection prevention initiatives and support device reprocessing and environmental cleaning protocols
• Document surveillance findings in Epic and other required systems and prepare accurate reports for leadership

Qualifications

• Current RN license (state of Washington) or equivalent clinical credential
• CBIC certification in Infection Control (CIC) required
• Minimum 3 years of acute care hospital experience across multiple service lines; must include surgery, NICU, cardiac, critical care, and ER
• Experience with Epic charting and surveillance documentation tools such as Bugsy
• BLS certification required; additional infection prevention credentials preferred
• Comfortable with rounding, staff education, and speaking to clinical leadership
• Open to candidates with MPH or microbiology background as an alternative pathway

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) — required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Master of Public Health (MPH) or degree in Microbiology accepted as an alternate qualification

Knowledge & Skills

• Infection prevention practices, surveillance, and NHSN reporting
• Transmission-based precautions: contact, droplet, airborne
• Hand hygiene programs, PPE use, and surgical site infection prevention
• Antibiotic stewardship principles and MDRO management
• Environmental cleaning standards, device reprocessing, and point-of-care testing practices
• Familiarity with CDC guidelines, CMS State Operations Manual, and The Joint Commission standards
• Strong communication, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Certification support for CIC/CBIC and BLS to advance your career
• No-cost parking on site — skip the meter scramble
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your voice and expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Spokane, WA

Spokane is a great base for outdoor adventures and cozy city life. Enjoy Riverfront Park and the scenic Spokane Falls right downtown, wander the gardens at Manito Park, or hit the Centennial Trail for walking and cycling. Winter sports and hiking are close by at Mount Spokane, and a short drive takes you to beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene for boating and lakeside dining. Local breweries, a vibrant arts scene, and Gonzaga University add charm and weekend options when you want to explore.

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