Oncology Nurse (RN) – Clinical Research Career Opportunity

• Training provided - no prior research experience required.
• Stay in oncology while transitioning into a new career path in clinical research.
• Predictable schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (no nights, weekends, or holidays).
• Work on cutting-edge cancer treatments and clinical trials that improve patient outcomes.
• More autonomy and critical thinking compared to task-based nursing roles.
• Professional, collaborative environment working directly with physicians and research teams.
• Less physical demand than many bedside roles.
• Competitive benefits: including 20 PTO days + 9 paid holidays; Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability; 401(k) retirement program; Comprehensive healthcare plans.
• Market-competitive salary: $105,000 to $115,000  (depending on experience).

• Support Phase II–III Medical Oncology interventional clinical trials (drug and biologic studies, with some device, radiation, and surgical components), focused on head, neck and lung cancer trials.
• Provide compassionate, patient-facing oncology nursing care while ensuring study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines are followed.
• Assist investigators with study start-up and ongoing trial activities, including patient screening, consenting, enrollment, and protocol-driven patient management.
• Serve as a clinical research partner to physicians and study teams, ensuring protocol compliance, patient safety, and accurate documentation.
• Coordinate with departments including pathology, radiology, laboratory, surgery, and infusion services.
• On clinic days, provide direct patient support; on non-clinic days, complete documentation, patient follow-up, order review, and study coordination activities.
• Assist with clinical trial activation and study start-up activities using OnCore™.
• Review medical records for protocol eligibility and collect required source documentation.
• Document and report Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and maintain study records and patient calendars.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience (hospital, outpatient, or clinic setting).
• At least 1 year of oncology nursing experience.
• Clinical research experience is a plus but not required (training provided).
• Strong critical thinking, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Combines compassion with strong patient education skills to guide study participants through complex treatment protocols and clinical trial participation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with physicians and research teams.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning clinical research systems such as OnCore™ and EPIC.

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