• Oncology Clinical Research Nurse

    Actalent (Cleveland, OH)


    Clinical Research Nurse - Oncology

     

    + Act as a key point of communication among investigators, research staff, external study teams, and central research administration to support protocol interpretation, participant enrollment, and safety-related inquiries.

    + Apply the nursing process as the foundation for delivering patient care.

    + Evaluate research participants, perform comprehensive nursing assessments, document clinical findings in study records, and promptly report abnormal results to the physician.

    + Develop individualized care plans in partnership with the participant, their family, and the research team.

    + Oversee ongoing patient care, determine discharge needs, and support discharge planning when appropriate.

    + Provide telephone triage and carry out nursing procedures and treatments.

    + Ensure that standards of care are implemented and upheld in alignment with policies and procedures.

    + Support the use of specialized clinical equipment required by research protocols.

    + Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or licensed independent practitioner.

    + Lead, coordinate, and participate in supervising nursing care for research participants, setting care priorities, and delegating tasks based on patient needs and staff competencies.

    + Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned research protocols to ensure accurate, compliant study execution.

    + Assist in preparing for audits and responding to audit findings.

    + Contribute to the creation of protocol-specific checklists.

    + Conduct and document the informed consent process.

    + Support the development of research study budgets.

    + Fulfill all clinical competency requirements.

    + Stay current in relevant specialty knowledge.

    + Engage in quality and process improvement initiatives.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program

    + Active state Registered Nurse (RN) license

    + At least two years of clinical nursing experience - preferably within either oncology, med/surg or ICU, or clinical research

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

    + Experience in oncology and/or clinical research

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $41.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.