Job Title: Infection Preventionist
Location: New York, NY 10016
Job Type: 8-Week Travel Assignment
Shift: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | No weekends required
Weekly Pay:
Travelers: Up to $3,803/week (includes stipends; based on experience and location)
Local Candidates: Up to $3,045/week
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Infection Preventionist for a short-term travel assignment in New York City. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infection prevention and control within hospital settings and be passionate about promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
Conduct surveillance, data collection, investigation, and analysis of infections and communicable diseases
Monitor and support hospital-wide infection prevention programs
Collaborate with departments to drive patient safety and reduce infection risk
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including DOH reporting
Utilize EPIC Bugsy for infection tracking and reporting
Serve as the on-site resource for infection control (on-site only, no remote or hybrid option)
Participate in audits, safety improvement projects, and staff training
Certification in Infection Control (CIC) – Required
Familiarity with EPIC Bugsy – Required
Department of Health (DOH) reporting experience – Preferred
Minimum 2 years of infection prevention/control experience in a hospital setting
Solid knowledge of healthcare epidemiology, infectious diseases, and infection surveillance
Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance (CDC, DOH, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology, Microbiology, Nursing, Medical Technology, Clinical Lab Science, or a related field – Required
Master’s degree in a relevant field – Preferred
Candidates with a Master’s are preferred to have 4–5 years of clinical or infection prevention experience