Infection Prevention Nurse

Victoria Post Acute Care

El Cajon, California

Eligibility: Infection Control
Unit: Infection Prevention

Posted Jun 25

Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN licenseLVN or RN license
Term: Permanent

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Victoria Post Acute Care

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Victoria Post Acute Care is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in El Cajon, California, serving the East County community of San Diego. The facility provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care services, featuring an in-house therapy program. Victoria…

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NOW HIRING: Infection Preventionist LVN/RN (IP Nurse) at Victoria Post Acute Care. Are you a dedicated nursing professional with a passion for infection prevention, resident safety, and clinical excellence? Join our team and play a vital role in protecting the health and well-being of our residents, staff, and visitors.

Victoria Post Acute Care is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility located in El Cajon, California, dedicated to providing high-quality care through compassion, teamwork, and clinical excellence. Our team supports residents across long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and memory care services throughout the East County community. We are seeking an experienced Infection Preventionist (IP Nurse) who is passionate about infection control, regulatory compliance, staff education, and maintaining a safe environment for residents and employees.

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In El Cajon, CA

El Cajon, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,856/mo
Household income: $67,511/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in El Cajon, CA

NeighborhoodsProspective residents commonly look at Fletcher Hills for its elevated scenic views, hillside topography, and mix of mid-century ranch and custom single-family homes, while Rancho San Diego offers newer planned residential enclaves with easy shopping access. Additional established pockets include Bostonia, Chase Meadows, Cajon Villas, and Lexington Gardens, each offering a blend of garden-style apartment communities and single-family tracts. Healthcare workers seeking neighboring alternatives often cross-shop adjacent East County communities like La Mesa and Santee, which provide convenient freeway access back into the valley.

Prospective residents commonly look at Fletcher Hills for its elevated scenic views, hillside topography, and mix of mid-century ranch and custom single-family homes, while Rancho San Diego offers newer planned residential enclaves with easy shopping access. Additional established pockets include Bostonia, Chase Meadows, Cajon Villas, and Lexington Gardens, each offering a blend of garden-style apartment communities and single-family tracts.

Healthcare workers seeking neighboring alternatives often cross-shop adjacent East County communities like La Mesa and Santee, which provide convenient freeway access back into the valley.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundEl Cajon sits along Interstate 8, which runs west toward regional medical centers in central San Diego, the airport, and the coast, located roughly seventeen miles away. The western edge connects with Interstate 125, facilitating north-south travel toward eastern Chula Vista and the border region. Public transit is operated by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus network, and typical daily drive times average just over twenty minutes, though traffic along the Interstate 8 corridor can slow noticeably during peak shift changes and weekday rush hours.

El Cajon sits along Interstate 8, which runs west toward regional medical centers in central San Diego, the airport, and the coast, located roughly seventeen miles away. The western edge connects with Interstate 125, facilitating north-south travel toward eastern Chula Vista and the border region.

Public transit is operated by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus network, and typical daily drive times average just over twenty minutes, though traffic along the Interstate 8 corridor can slow noticeably during peak shift changes and weekday rush hours.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: youtube.com

OutdoorsImmediately west of the city lies Mission Trails Regional Park, an 8,000-acre open space featuring sixty miles of trails, Kumeyaay Lake Campground, and the summit climb up Cowles Mountain. Nearby Mt. Helix Park provides a historic natural amphitheater and sweeping panoramic views stretching from the Cuyamaca peaks to the Pacific. In town, Prescott Promenade Park offers sports courts and dog walking areas, while Fletcher Hills Open Space, Flinn Springs County Park, and The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College offer serene green spaces for outdoor relaxation.

Immediately west of the city lies Mission Trails Regional Park, an 8,000-acre open space featuring sixty miles of trails, Kumeyaay Lake Campground, and the summit climb up Cowles Mountain. Nearby Mt. Helix Park provides a historic natural amphitheater and sweeping panoramic views stretching from the Cuyamaca peaks to the Pacific.

In town, Prescott Promenade Park offers sports courts and dog walking areas, while Fletcher Hills Open Space, Flinn Springs County Park, and The Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College offer serene green spaces for outdoor relaxation.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: calimovingsd.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: reddit.com

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Living in El Cajon

Tucked into a scenic East County valley framed by rugged peaks, El Cajon stands out for its rich multicultural identity, rooted deeply in its large Iraqi and Chaldean communities alongside historic agricultural roots. For relocating nurses, the city serves as a functional, well-situated home base roughly seventeen miles east of downtown San Diego, connected via Interstate 8 and Interstate 125. Daily life balances remarkable regional perks—from authentic feasts of chicken tekka at Ali Baba Family Restaurant to concerts at The Magnolia and immediate trail runs across Mission Trails Regional Park and Mt. Helix. Housing options vary widely, from central apartment complexes in Bostonia to hillside ranch estates in Fletcher Hills. The primary tradeoffs lie in the valley's distinct microclimate, which delivers considerably hotter summer temperatures than the coast, alongside rush-hour freeway congestion toward central medical centers. However, for clinicians seeking a diverse, active community with authentic character and robust outdoor recreation, El Cajon delivers practical suburban living with distinctive character.

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