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Galileo Search Published: July 9, 2026

Description

Interim Infection Preventionist | Hybrid Role | TN, KY, MS, AL or GA

Seeking Experienced Infection Preventionists Located in Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, or Georgia

Housing provided | Mileage Reimbursement | Word-class support

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Infection Prevention professional seeking a highly flexible interim assignment with a respected acute care hospital. The organization is seeking a hands-on leader who can provide expert oversight of the Infection Prevention program while benefiting from a hybrid work structure and strong executive support.

Location:

Tennessee

Opportunity:

• Flexible hybrid structure designed to support both on-site presence and remote productivity
• Ideal for candidates located within the Southeast region who can easily travel to Tennessee
• Direct access to and support from executive leadership
• Opportunity to independently lead a well-established Infection Prevention program
• DNV-accredited acute care hospital committed to quality, safety, and regulatory excellence
• Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and clinical outcomes
• Oversees National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) data submission and ensures accuracy and timeliness in reporting healthcare-associated infections
• Serves as a mentor to staff across departments, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development in infection prevention practices
• Reviews and enforces infection prevention standards during construction, renovation, and maintenance projects to minimize environmental risks, ensuring compliance with ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) protocols and regulatory guidelines
• Prepares and presents relevant data to infection control committees regularly and communicates infection control activities to relevant stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Current RN license (any state) preferred
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) strongly preferred
• 5+ years of recent Infection Prevention experience in an acute care setting
• Experience and knowledge of compliance with Employee Health, DNV standards, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations, outbreak investigation, and overall direction of the infection prevention and control program
• Proven knowledge and experience in the practice of epidemiological principles and infectious diseases as they relate to infection control and prevention
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of hospital staff
• Available to travel to the client site as needed

About Galileo Search:

Galileo Staffing Services, a division of Galileo Search, LLC., is a premier provider of interim healthcare specialists, professionals, and executives to nationwide acutecare hospitals. To learn more about Galileo Staffing Services, visit our website at www.galileosearch.com.

How will YOU benefit when working with Galileo?

• Highly competitive pay rates that are best in the industry with weekly direct deposit
• Per diem for the housing of your choice if not provided by the client and for incidental expenses
• Weekly travel expense reimbursement (flights, rental car, or mileage)
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k available
• State License expense reimbursement for endorsement
• Comprehensive professional liability insurance coverage
• Short or long-term assignments
• Local, regional, or national assignments based on availability
• World-class support before, during, and after each assignment

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Job ID:

Job-029702

 

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