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Registered Nurse (RN) – Immunizing Nurse Float

CVS Health | New York, NY 10028
 

Position Overview:
 

CVS Health is hiring compassionate and experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join its Vaccination Initiative as an Immunizing Nurse Float. In this patient-facing retail healthcare role, you will administer a variety of vaccines while providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced community pharmacy setting.

Position Details:
 

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Immunizing Nurse Float

Location:
305 East 86th Street
New York, NY 10028

Job Type: Full-Time Contract

Openings: 10 Positions

Schedule:

• Sunday – Saturday
• 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Up to 56 Hours per Week
• Flexible schedule required 

Work Setting:
CVS Retail Pharmacy / Community Healthcare Clinic

Position Summary

The Immunizing Nurse Float will administer vaccines including Flu, COVID-19, MMR, and other CDC-recommended immunizations while ensuring safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work in multiple retail clinic locations as needed.

PPE and all required supplies are provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer vaccines including:
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • COVID-19  
  • MMR
  • Tdap  
  • Hepatitis A & B
  • Shingles (Shingrix)
  • RSV
  • Pneumococcal  
  • Other CDC-recommended immunizations
• Assess patients prior to immunization.
• Administer medications safely according to established protocols.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions following vaccination.
• Educate patients on vaccine benefits, side effects, and post-vaccination care.
• Document vaccinations accurately in electronic health records.
• Maintain infection control standards and proper PPE usage.
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacists and healthcare professionals.
• Deliver outstanding customer service in a retail healthcare environment.
• Float between assigned CVS locations when required. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, including immunization and direct patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to administer vaccinations throughout the workday.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working independently in a retail clinic setting. 

Required Skills

• Vaccine Administration
• Medication Administration
• Patient Assessment
• Patient Education
• Clinical Documentation
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Infection Prevention & PPE Compliance
• Customer Service
• Communication  
• Team Collaboration
• Time Management 

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following settings is highly preferred:

• Immunization Clinics
• Retail Pharmacy Clinics
• Primary Care
• Family Practice
• Urgent Care
• Ambulatory Care
• Occupational Health
• Employee Health
• Community Health
• Public Health
• Outpatient Clinics
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Pediatrics  

Candidate Requirements

• Active RN License in the state of practice.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience with immunization experience preferred.  
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior CVS/Aetna employment.
• Not listed on the DEA Excluded Parties List.
• Candidate Questionnaire must accompany every submission.