Encode INC is seeking a local contract nurse RN Vaccination for a local contract nursing job in Bloomington, Illinois.
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
Job Title: Immunization Registered Nurse (RN) – Vaccination Initiative (Float)
Location: Bloomington, IL 61704
Facility: CVS Health Retail Clinic
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract
Duration: August 23, 2026 – November 30, 2026
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Candidate must be flexible with work hours)
Setting: Retail Pharmacy / Community Healthcare
Job Overview
CVS Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support its seasonal Vaccination Initiative. This patient-facing role is responsible for administering a wide range of immunizations, including Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, and other CDC-recommended vaccines, while providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced retail healthcare environment.
The ideal candidate is passionate about preventive healthcare, possesses excellent clinical judgment, and thrives in a collaborative team setting. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer vaccines including Influenza, COVID-19, MMR, and other recommended immunizations in accordance with clinical protocols.
- Perform patient assessments and review medical histories prior to vaccine administration.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions following immunization and provide appropriate intervention when necessary.
- Accurately document vaccinations and maintain complete patient records.
- Educate patients regarding vaccine benefits, potential side effects, and post-vaccination care.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Collaborate effectively with pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and store leadership.
- Maintain compliance with infection prevention, safety standards, and organizational policies.
- Support daily clinic operations and contribute to achieving vaccination goals.
- Demonstrate flexibility to work varying schedules based on business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois (or applicable working state).
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, including immunization administration.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Strong medication administration and clinical assessment skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient education abilities.
- Comfortable working in a retail/community healthcare environment.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Must not appear on the DEA Excluded Parties List.
- Verifiable High School Diploma or GED (required).
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience administering high-volume immunization clinics.
- Retail health clinic or community healthcare experience.
- Strong customer service and patient engagement skills.
- Experience with electronic medical documentation systems.
Core Competencies
- Compassionate patient care
- Vaccine administration
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection prevention
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Documentation accuracy
- Time management
- Professionalism
Work Environment
- Retail pharmacy-based clinical setting.
- Direct patient-facing position.
- PPE provided by the employer.
- Standing and assisting patients throughout the shift.
- Fast-paced seasonal vaccination clinic.
Why Join This Opportunity?
- Work with one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations.
- Make a direct impact on community health through immunization services.
- Gain valuable experience in preventive and public health nursing.
- Collaborative and supportive healthcare team environment.
- Opportunity to enhance vaccination and patient education expertise.
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
