Job Description
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Encode INC is seeking a local contract nurse RN Vaccination for a local contract nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: Vaccination
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Immunization Nurse (Float) | Vaccination Initiative
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Location: Bakersfield, California (Onsite)
Facility: CVS Health Retail Pharmacy
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Contract Duration: August 2026 – November 2026 (Approx. 568 Hours)
Schedule: Sunday – Saturday (Flexible Schedule) | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 40 Hours/Week
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Position Overview\n
CVS Health is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) to join its Vaccination Initiative as an Immunization Nurse Float. This patient-facing role is responsible for safely administering a variety of vaccines, including Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, and other CDC-recommended immunizations, while delivering exceptional patient care in a retail healthcare environment.
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The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, adaptable, and passionate about promoting community health through preventive care.
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Key Responsibilities\n
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- Administer vaccines including Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, and other recommended immunizations.
- Assess patients before vaccination and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Follow CDC, state, and company immunization protocols and guidelines.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and vaccination records.
- Educate patients regarding vaccine benefits, possible side effects, and post-vaccination care.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and safety standards.
- Utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by CVS Health.
- Collaborate with pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and store leadership to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Deliver outstanding patient care with professionalism, empathy, and compassion.
- Adapt to varying patient volumes, clinic workflows, and scheduling needs.
- Support community vaccination initiatives and public health programs.
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Required Qualifications\n
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- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, including immunization or vaccine administration.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong medication administration and clinical assessment skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced retail healthcare environment.
- Candidate must not be listed on the DEA Excluded Parties List.
- High School Diploma or GED (verification required).
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Preferred Qualifications\n
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- Previous retail clinic or vaccination clinic experience.
- Experience administering high-volume immunization programs.
- Strong patient education and customer service skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, based on business needs.
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Schedule\n
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- Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Days: Sunday through Saturday (flexible scheduling)
- Hours: 40 hours per week
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Work Environment\n
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- Retail Pharmacy Clinic
- Fully onsite, patient-facing position
- PPE provided by employer
- Fast-paced, collaborative healthcare setting
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Required Documents\n
Candidates should be prepared to provide:
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- Updated Resume
- Active California RN License
- Current BLS Certification
- Candidate Questionnaire (Required for Submission)
- High School Diploma/GED Verification
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Ideal Candidate\n
The successful candidate will:
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- Demonstrate compassion and empathy toward patients.
- Thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Deliver exceptional patient-centered care.
- Maintain professionalism while interacting with patients and healthcare teams.
- Be flexible with scheduling and changing operational needs.
- Possess strong organizational and clinical skills with attention to detail.
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Why Join This Opportunity?\n
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- Competitive contract assignment with a leading national healthcare organization.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on community health through vaccination initiatives.
- Gain valuable retail healthcare and immunization experience.
- Collaborative and supportive clinical environment.
- Consistent full-time schedule with potential contract extension.
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About Encode INC\n \n At Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts.\n Benefits\n
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- 401k retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
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