Clinical Research Nurse

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Nurse to support Phase One clinical research studies within a fast-paced clinical pharmacology unit. This role is responsible for subject safety oversight, protocol execution, adverse event monitoring, study documentation, and nursing procedures in compliance with regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate will bring strong acute care nursing experience and the ability to work flexible day, night, and weekend shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the execution of protocol activities for Phase One clinical research studies

• Maintain subject safety, privacy, and confidentiality throughout all study activities

• Monitor, evaluate, and document adverse events while ensuring timely safety reporting

• Review study protocols and informed consent forms to identify nursing or operational concerns

• Perform protocol-specific nursing procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements

• Coordinate with physicians, investigators, screening teams, and data personnel for study-specific nursing activities

• Maintain accurate and complete source documentation within electronic and manual systems

• Support quality improvement and compliance initiatives across the clinical unit

• Assist in training and onboarding of newly hired nursing personnel

• Participate in subject recruitment and screening activities as needed

• Perform hands-on nursing duties including intravenous line insertion, wound dressing, patient assessments, and clinical monitoring

• Provide support across day, evening, night, and weekend schedules based on study demands

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois

• Minimum one year of hospital nursing experience required

• Recent hands-on experience in Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Room, or Telemetry setting required

• No recent nursing graduates will be considered

• Strong experience with intravenous starts, dressings, patient assessments, and clinical documentation

• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and extended weekend coverage

• Ability to complete approximately six weeks of training across all three shifts

• Knowledge of clinical research documentation and patient safety standards

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting Phase One or inpatient clinical research studies

• Familiarity with adverse event reporting and informed consent processes

• Experience working within regulated healthcare or research environments

• Exposure to electronic source documentation systems

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.

Pay Range: $40/hr to $50/hr