What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Clinical Research RN — Northeast Region | $2,400/Week + Full Travel Reimbursement position at Excel Medical Staffing, LLC?
This isn't a hospital shift. It's not a clinic. It's the open road, a study that matters, and a schedule that's different every week.
We're placing one experienced RN on a mobile clinical research team supporting a neurology-focused clinical trial across the Northeast. You'll travel directly to participants' homes throughout the Northeast based on study enrollment and participant needs.
Forty hours guaranteed. Twenty-two weeks. Full travel reimbursement. And compensation that reflects what this assignment actually requires.
The Numbers
- $60/hour
- $2,400 weekly gross
- 40 hours per week guaranteed after onboarding and protocol training
- Approximately 2–4 home visits per week, with flexibility as study activity grows
- 22-week contract
- One position available
- Immediate start
- Full travel reimbursement
Coverage Area
Northeast United States, including assignments throughout New York and surrounding Northeast states based on participant enrollment and study needs.
An active compact RN license and an active New York RN license are required.
You must be comfortable traveling throughout the Northeast and working across multiple geographic areas as participant needs change.
You're the Right Fit If:
- You have a minimum of 2 years of RN experience
- You have at least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience
- You're comfortable caring for both pediatric and adult participants
- You hold current PALS and BLS certifications
- You're highly skilled with blood draws, including difficult sticks
- You have strong clinical assessment and patient-care skills
- Clinical research or clinical trial experience is preferred, but strong pediatric experience and procedural skills will also be considered
- You hold an active compact RN license and an active New York RN license
- You have a clean driving record and reliable transportation
- You're comfortable working independently in participant homes
- You're flexible with changing schedules, geographic assignments, and travel needs
- You genuinely enjoy traveling and being on the road. This role is built for a nurse who sees travel as part of the opportunity, not simply a requirement
What You'll Do
- Travel to participant homes throughout the Northeast for scheduled clinical trial visits
- Perform nursing assessments and protocol-required study procedures
- Obtain blood samples, including from participants who may be difficult sticks
- Process and prepare specimens, including centrifuging samples when required
- Package and ship specimens according to study requirements
- Support pediatric and adult clinical trial participants
- Follow study protocols, safety requirements, and clinical procedures
- Maintain timely and accurate study documentation
- Communicate effectively with investigators, study teams, participants, and families
- Work independently while maintaining a high level of professionalism and participant care
- Travel between geographic areas based on participant enrollment and study needs
What's Included
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible scheduling
- Referral program
- Full travel reimbursement per assignment
Travel Requirement
Frequent regional travel is a core part of this position.
You should expect:
- Frequent driving throughout the Northeast
- Travel outside your immediate home area
- Rural and suburban assignments
- Winter travel and changing weather conditions
- Changing schedules and participant locations
- Occasional overnight travel when assignment needs require it
This is not a traditional hospital or clinic-based nursing position. The RN will work directly with clinical trial participants in their homes and must be comfortable operating independently in a highly mobile environment.
If you're an experienced RN who enjoys travel, works well independently, and wants to be part of a unique mobile clinical research program, apply today.
Pay: $2,400.00 per week
Application Question(s):
- Are you proficient with blood draws, including difficult sticks, on patients of all acuity levels?
Experience:
- Pediatric : 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) plus NY License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $60 - $2,400