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Encode INC is seeking a local contract nurse RN Vaccination for a local contract nursing job in San Jose, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Vaccination
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Registered Nurse (RN) – Immunization Nurse (Contract)
Additional Openings: Multiple Locations Across California
Facility: CVS Health Retail Pharmacy
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Contract Duration: August 23, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM | 40 Hours per Week
 

Position Overview

CVS Health is seeking compassionate, patient-focused Registered Nurses (RNs) to support its statewide Vaccination Initiative across retail pharmacy locations in California. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who are passionate about preventive healthcare and community wellness.

As an Immunization Nurse, you will administer CDC-recommended vaccines, educate patients, assess for contraindications, monitor for adverse reactions, and maintain accurate clinical documentation while delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced retail healthcare environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations including Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, Hepatitis, RSV, Shingles, Pneumonia, Tdap, and other CDC-recommended vaccines.
• Perform patient assessments prior to vaccination and identify contraindications when appropriate.
• Monitor patients following immunization and respond appropriately to adverse reactions.
• Educate patients regarding vaccine benefits, risks, possible side effects, and post-vaccination care.
• Accurately document all patient encounters and vaccinations using electronic documentation systems.
• Ensure compliance with CDC guidelines, California Board of Nursing regulations, infection prevention standards, and CVS Health policies.
• Maintain vaccine inventory, proper storage, handling, and cold-chain compliance.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and healthcare professionals to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Deliver outstanding customer service while promoting a positive patient experience.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Adapt to changing clinic workflows and operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical nursing experience.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification.
• Recent experience administering immunizations.
• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced retail healthcare environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with EMR/EHR documentation.
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED.
• Must not appear on any federal or state exclusion list.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail clinics, occupational health, employee health, public health, urgent care, or vaccination clinics.
• Experience with high-volume immunization programs.
• Familiarity with CVS Health or Aetna systems (preferred but not required).
• Strong customer service and patient engagement skills.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• 40 Hours per Week
• Onsite Position

Work Environment

• Retail pharmacy vaccination clinic.
• Fast-paced, patient-facing healthcare environment.
• PPE provided by CVS Health.
• Opportunity to serve patients of all age groups.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Required Submission Documents

Candidates must submit:

• Updated Resume
• Active California RN License
• Current BLS Certification
• Completed Candidate Questionnaire (Required for Submission)

California Locations Available

In addition to Goleta, we are actively hiring for Immunization Nurses across numerous California locations, including:

Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Solvang, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Woodland Hills, Encino, Tarzana, Agoura Hills, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Van Nuys, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Mission Hills, Granada Hills, Sylmar, Sun Valley, Arleta, Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, Rosemead, La Puente, Monterey Park, Alhambra, Los Angeles, Downey, Montebello, Whittier, Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia, Brea, Garden Grove, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Buena Park, Cypress, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Cerritos, Artesia, Covina, Glendora, Azusa, La Verne, Diamond Bar, Industry, Bakersfield, Arvin, Porterville, Fresno, Visalia, Tulare, Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, Modesto, Sonora, Angels Camp, Sacramento, Davis, West Sacramento, Roseville, Lincoln, Marysville, Yuba City, Grass Valley, Auburn, Oroville, Granite Bay, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Placerville, Pollock Pines, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Chico, Redding, Red Bluff, Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, Crescent City, Mount Shasta, San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, San Carlos, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Fremont, Newark, Livermore, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Alamo, Antioch, Mill Valley, Greenbrae, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Ukiah, Lakeport, Fort Bragg, Vacaville, National City, San Diego, La Jolla, Menifee, Winchester, and Rancho Mirage.

Why Join CVS Health?

• Competitive weekly compensation
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Multiple California locations available
• Opportunity for contract extensions
• Work with one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations
• Support public health initiatives through community immunization programs
• Collaborative and professional work environment

California Locations Available In addition to Goleta, we are actively hiring for Immunization Nurses across numerous California locations, including: Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Solvang, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Woodland Hills, Encino, Tarzana, Agoura Hills, Santa Clarita, Lancaster, Van Nuys, Porter Ranch, Northridge, Mission Hills, Granada Hills, Sylmar, Sun Valley, Arleta, Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, Rosemead, La Puente, Monterey Park, Alhambra, Los Angeles, Downey, Montebello, Whittier, Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia, Brea, Garden Grove, Westminster, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Buena Park, Cypress, Seal Beach, Long Beach, Cerritos, Artesia, Covina, Glendora, Azusa, La Verne, Diamond Bar, Industry, Bakersfield, Arvin, Porterville, Fresno, Visalia, Tulare, Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, Modesto, Sonora, Angels Camp, Sacramento, Davis, West Sacramento, Roseville, Lincoln, Marysville, Yuba City, Grass Valley, Auburn, Oroville, Granite Bay, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Placerville, Pollock Pines, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Chico, Redding, Red Bluff, Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, Crescent City, Mount Shasta, San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, San Carlos, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, Oakland, Berkeley, Albany, Alameda, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Fremont, Newark, Livermore, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Alamo, Antioch, Mill Valley, Greenbrae, San Rafael, San Anselmo, Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Ukiah, Lakeport, Fort Bragg, Vacaville, National City, San Diego, La Jolla, Menifee, Winchester, and Rancho Mirage.

About Encode INC 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. Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits