Local Contract Nurse RN - Vaccination - $50-56 per hour

Encode INC is seeking a local contract nurse RN Vaccination for a local contract nursing job in Seal Beach, 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

Job Description: Registered Nurse (RN) – Immunization Nurse (Contract)

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Immunization Nurse
Assignment Type: Contract / Temporary
Location: Seal Beach, California (Onsite)
Facility: Retail Healthcare Setting
Contract Duration: August 23, 2026 – November 30, 2026
Schedule: Sunday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Flexible Scheduling Required)
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Shift: Day Shift
Job Type: Full-Time Contract
Open Positions: 1
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Immunization Nurse to support a community healthcare vaccination initiative in a retail pharmacy setting. The RN will be responsible for administering a variety of vaccines, including flu, COVID-19, MMR, and other immunizations, while providing safe, compassionate, and patient-focused care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, excellent patient interaction abilities, and the flexibility to work in a dynamic community healthcare environment. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Administer vaccinations including flu, COVID-19, MMR, and other approved vaccines safely and efficiently.
• Perform patient assessments and ensure proper vaccine administration procedures are followed.
• Educate patients regarding vaccines, potential reactions, and post-vaccination care instructions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of immunizations and patient information.
• Provide exceptional customer service while creating a positive patient experience.
• Follow all safety, compliance, and infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and support staff to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and compassion when interacting with patients, caregivers, and team members.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced community healthcare environment.
• Support team goals and contribute to a culture focused on quality care and patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where services are provided.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, including immunization/vaccination experience.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Strong clinical skills, including medication administration and vaccine delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to administer vaccines to patients of all ages.
• Must not be listed on the DEA Excluded Parties List.
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in:
  • Retail healthcare clinics
  • Community health settings
  • Vaccination clinics
  • Urgent care or outpatient environments
• Prior experience with mass immunization events.
• Experience providing patient education and health counseling.

Candidate Attributes

Successful candidates should:

• Lead with compassion, empathy, and patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with patients and healthcare teams.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and patient volumes.
• Work effectively independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Maintain a positive attitude and commitment to delivering quality healthcare services.

Work Environment

• Setting: Retail Pharmacy / Community Healthcare Clinic
• Patient Facing: Yes
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, perform vaccine administration procedures, and interact directly with patients throughout the shift.

Compliance Requirements

• Candidate questionnaire must be completed and included with submission.
• Candidate must be available for flexible scheduling based on clinic needs.
• All required credentials and licenses must be current and verifiable.

Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse – Immunization Nurse will play a vital role in expanding access to preventive healthcare by delivering safe and efficient vaccination services while ensuring an exceptional patient experience in a community healthcare environment.

About Encode INC

Benefits

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