RN job to administer flu shots

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Hi everyone! I am new to this website! I have my BSN in nursing and 4 years of work experience as an RN as well as a few years of work experience as a Medical Assistant prior to nursing school. I haven't been working for a year now because I have a baby and am doing graduate school (NP). I decided to start working a few hours a week because I have a relatively easy semester in the fall. I just got an interview for a corporate RN position to do flu shots. I am wondering how much would be the reasonable salary for such a job? Is $30-50/hr too much (considering the commute and gas)?

Thanks!!!

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Specializes in ICU.

Welcome to Allnurses!

I would say yes, that's too much...by commute and gas do you mean that you'd be going to people's houses to do this? Also pay depends largely on where you live.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

I wanted to add that some companies pay mileage as well. :yes:

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I don't see them paying you more than $25-$30/hr. Some do not pay mileage. Ensure you know exactly what type of employee you are. Are they going to take the taxes out? Do you have a minimum you have to give? Do they offer any bonuses? What do you do in an emergency? Just things I would ask.

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Specializes in Pedi.

No way are you going to make $50/hr giving flu shots. Most flu shot RN positions in my area pay like $25-$28/hr.

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Just curious where you are? Cause here where I am in the Midwest floor RNs were starting around $16 (at least the hospital with which I'm most familiar). So guessing your cost of living must be pretty high. :)

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^Where I am in the midwest floor RN's start at about $29... I'm in a pretty major metropolitan area though.

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Can you share what company you're doing vaccine administration with? I've been looking to get into something like this.

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Specializes in Primary Care, OR.

Depends on where you live of course, but here in NY I make 30$/hourly plus paid per injection that I give, Flu, TDAP etc. gas mileage reimbursement, tolls, parking etc. I'm considered an independent contractor so I pay taxes at the end of the year, or quarterly if you choose. I work with a mobile diagnostic company. I don't think your asking too much if your up in the North East.

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