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: $67 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 activities across inpatient service lines, ensuring accurate NHSN submissions
• Conduct outbreak investigations and implement evidence-based interventions to reduce healthcare-associated infections
• Develop, update, and enforce policies and procedures aligned with CDC, TJC, and state guidelines
• Provide clear, confident education and rounding to clinical teams about transmission-based precautions, PPE, and hand hygiene
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and antibiotic stewardship to identify and mitigate MDRO risks
• Use Epic and Bugsy for documentation, data collection, and trend analysis to drive quality improvement
• Serve in an advisory capacity to leadership and front-line staff, promoting a culture of safety and prevention
• Analyze surveillance data to identify trends and recommend targeted interventions

Qualifications

• Active RN license (WA) or compact state license accepted; microbiologist or Master of Public Health candidates considered
• CBIC certification in infection control (CIC) required — HARD STOP
• Minimum 3 years acute care hospital experience across multiple service lines; experience in surgery, NICU, cardiac, critical care, and ER required
• BLS certification required; additional certifications a plus
• Experience with Epic charting system required and familiarity with Bugsy surveillance documentation preferred
• Strong communication and rounding skills; comfortable advising multidisciplinary teams
• Teaching hospital experience preferred

Education

• Registered Nurse (Associate or BSN) OR
• Microbiologist OR
• Master of Public Health (acceptable alternative)
• CBIC (CIC) certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Infection prevention practices, surveillance, and outbreak investigation
• Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs): CDI, MRSA, SSI, ESBL and respiratory pathogens
• Transmission-based precautions (contact, droplet, airborne) and PPE best practices
• Hand hygiene programs and environmental cleaning protocols
• NHSN reporting, CDC guidelines, CMS State Operations Manual, and TJC standards
• Antibiotic stewardship principles and collaboration with stewardship teams
• Device reprocessing and point-of-care testing practices
• Strong data literacy: trend identification, surveillance documentation (Bugsy), and Epic charting
• Effective teaching, advisory rounding, and clear communication with clinical teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable and stress-free
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage so you can stay healthy on and off the clock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance for added peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge and enjoy your downtime
• Travel reimbursement and support for contractors
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your voice and expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Spokane, WA

Explore Spokane: stroll along Riverfront Park and the Spokane Falls, visit the historic Looff Carrousel and clocktower, or relax in the manicured gardens at Manito Park. Outdoor lovers will enjoy hiking or skiing on Mount Spokane and biking the Centennial Trail. Discover a lively food and craft brewery scene downtown, catch a game or event at the Gonzaga University campus, and take quick weekend trips to scenic Coeur d'Alene and North Idaho lakes for boating, dining, and fresh air.

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