Research Nurse II (Clinical Trial Site)

Research Nurse II (Clinical Trial Site)
Onsite in Grayslake, IL
1 year contract to start
Hourly Rate: $40-50/hr (depending on shift, differential rate applied to nights & weekends)
 
We are seeking a dedicated Research Nurse II to join our clinical trial team at a leading healthcare research organization. The Research Nurse II will be responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trial activities at the study site, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and providing exceptional patient care throughout the research process. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical development projects, supporting the advancement of medical knowledge and patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical trial management skills, comprehensive nursing experience, and a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance.
 
Top must have skills:

• At least 1year hospital experience - ICU, telemetry, or emergency room experience is highly preferred
• Active Illinois Nursing License
• Ability to work flexible schedule

Qualifications:

• Must have either an Associate’s in Nursing Degree or BSN w/ at least 1 yr hands-on hospital experience in ER, ICU, or Telemetry.
• Need strong bedside experience, good patient assessment skills, good communication and documentation skills
• Ability to start an IV

 
Schedule:

• Scheduling will be put out 2 weeks in advance, must be able to work minimum of 3 days during the week & weekend coverage on either Sat/Sun.
• Since this is a clinical trial site, there can be as much as 40 hrs per week on busy weeks, or less hours during holiday weeks (0-14hrs)
• Choose from 12 hr or 8 hr shifts (Potentially 11am-11pm or 3pm-11pm)
• Need to have days and/or PM shift (7am to 12noon for days), night and weekend availability (primarily weekend 06:45-19:15, 18:45-07:15), or doubles on the weekends 06:45-23:15.
• Orientation/training - must have the ability to dedicate approximately 6 weeks on all 3 shifts for training

 
Responsibilities:

• Participate in the execution of protocol activities of a Phase I clinical research study conducted at the Phase 1 Unit.
• Maintain safety and confidentiality of study subjects throughout the study
• Evaluate adverse events and manage safety reporting activities in a timely manner.
• Review protocols and informed consent forms for scheduled studies, identify, and communicate potential issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Participate in nursing study related activities as required by protocol in compliance with corporate, divisional, and depart-mental SOP’s and external (CFR, ICH, GCP) regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate with the Principal Investigator and other study physicians, Recruiting/Screening, Data Systems, and other personnel to organize study-specific nursing activities.
• Participate in quality and compliance improvement initiatives and provide feedback as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and complete source data in ACPRU's eSource and/or other source documents and facilitate the resolution of source discrepancies or issues, as appropriate.
• Facilitate training of new nursing personnel and ensure management is apprised of trainee progress.
• Participate independently in the recruitment and screening activities to ensure appropriate enrollment of subjects into studies scheduled at the Phase 1 Unit.
• Must have nursing skills (Start IVs, computer, dressings, assessment skills to name a few)

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