Infection Prevention Pract RN

MultiCare Health System

Olympia, Washington

Eligibility: Infection Control

Posted Jul 28

Shift and hours: Days40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Infection Prevention · Hospital
License: RN licenseWashington RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: Top of Washington staff payWashington staff postings that state pay run $74k/yr to $149k/yr, the middle half $87k/yr to $141k/yr, across 1130 postings.

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The Infection Prevention Level I Practitioner is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the MultiCare Health System Infection Prevention Program. This position is required to develop, analyze, and interpret a variety of information relating to infection control surveillance, policies, procedures, staff education, practices, and regulatory mandates, requiring independent decision-making and analytical problem solving. The role supports daily surveillance, analysis of infection trends, staff education, and regulatory compliance.

The IP collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient safety and prevent transmission of infectious agents.

What's around it?

In Olympia, WA

Olympia, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent: $1,599/mo
Household income: $81,302/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Olympia, WA

NeighborhoodsWest Olympia offers an established mix of suburban and urban living with quick access to US Route 101, the Capital Mall, and Evergreen State College. South Capitol provides historic, tree-lined residential streets within walking distance of downtown employers, the legislative campus, and Capitol Lake. Eastside Olympia serves as a more accessible residential hub along Pacific Avenue with neighborhood cafés, direct routes toward Lacey and Tacoma, and proximity to schools. Southeast Olympia draws those wanting newer residential subdivisions, more yard space, and a quieter suburban rhythm.

West Olympia offers an established mix of suburban and urban living with quick access to US Route 101, the Capital Mall, and Evergreen State College. South Capitol provides historic, tree-lined residential streets within walking distance of downtown employers, the legislative campus, and Capitol Lake.

Eastside Olympia serves as a more accessible residential hub along Pacific Avenue with neighborhood cafés, direct routes toward Lacey and Tacoma, and proximity to schools. Southeast Olympia draws those wanting newer residential subdivisions, more yard space, and a quieter suburban rhythm.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: aaronthomashometeam.com Source 2: sammamishmortgage.com Source 3: melandzackdurham.com

Getting aroundOlympia is anchored by Interstate 5 running north-south and US Route 101 peeling west toward the Olympic Peninsula, placing regional medical centers and surrounding communities like Lacey and Tumwater within straightforward reach. Public transit is uniquely accessible through Intercity Transit, which operates a completely fare-free bus network spanning 29 routes across Thurston County with connections to Sound Transit services. For healthcare professionals commuting regionally toward Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, or Seattle, northbound I-5 traffic can experience significant peak delays.

Olympia is anchored by Interstate 5 running north-south and US Route 101 peeling west toward the Olympic Peninsula, placing regional medical centers and surrounding communities like Lacey and Tumwater within straightforward reach. Public transit is uniquely accessible through Intercity Transit, which operates a completely fare-free bus network spanning 29 routes across Thurston County with connections to Sound Transit services.

For healthcare professionals commuting regionally toward Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, or Seattle, northbound I-5 traffic can experience significant peak delays.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: themovegenie.com Source 2: sammamishmortgage.com Source 3: passionpurposepassport.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is woven directly into the city, beginning with Percival Landing's boardwalk and the popular 1.7-mile pedestrian loop encircling Capitol Lake where the Deschutes River meets the inlet. Expansive nature options include Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, the forested trails of Watershed Park, and coastal expanses at Squaxin Park, Burfoot Park, and Woodard Bay Conservation Area. Nearby Capitol State Forest and the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge offer easy weekend access to hiking, trail biking, and coastal bird watching.

Outdoor recreation is woven directly into the city, beginning with Percival Landing's boardwalk and the popular 1.7-mile pedestrian loop encircling Capitol Lake where the Deschutes River meets the inlet. Expansive nature options include Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls, the forested trails of Watershed Park, and coastal expanses at Squaxin Park, Burfoot Park, and Woodard Bay Conservation Area.

Nearby Capitol State Forest and the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge offer easy weekend access to hiking, trail biking, and coastal bird watching.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: experienceolympia.com Source 2: stateofwatourism.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: themovegenie.com

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Living in Olympia

Olympia delivers a distinct Pacific Northwest lifestyle where the seat of Washington state government blends seamlessly with an independent, nature-focused community. Perched at the southernmost tip of Puget Sound where the Deschutes River feeds Budd Inlet, the city pairs stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and the gold-domed Capitol Campus with lush green space. For relocating nurses, Olympia offers manageable daily commutes along Interstate 5 and US-101, complemented by Thurston County's completely fare-free Intercity Transit bus network.

Residential choices range from walkable historic streets in South Capitol to tree-canopied homes on the Eastside and newer construction in Southeast Olympia. Downtown life revolves around the mile-long boardwalk at Percival Landing, local seafood spots, and the bustling year-round Olympia Farmers Market. Outdoor adventures are minutes away at Tumwater Falls, Squaxin Park, and the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. Relocating healthcare professionals should expect extended, overcast gray stretches between October and April, alongside visible urban challenges downtown. However, Olympia's rich arts culture, top-rated schools, and laid-back rhythm make it an exceptionally rewarding home.

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Olympia, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.