About Careertakes

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Role overview

This Clinical Research Nurse 1 (CRN 1) role supports oncology clinical trials by delivering protocol‑required nursing care and by helping run clinical studies under the direction of a Principal Investigator (PI). This is an entry‑level research nursing role for a licensed RN with strong foundational clinical skills, attention to regulatory details (GCP/ALCOA), and the ability to communicate with diverse participants and care teams.

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What You’ll Do

• Deliver protocol‑required nursing care to research participants, including monitoring health status and documenting findings
• Assist with participant recruitment, eligibility screening and informed consent processes
• Administer study medications and perform protocol‑defined procedures under supervision
• Schedule study visits, prepare source documentation and maintain accurate data entry in study systems (e.g., OnCore, REDCap, Epic)
• Monitor for and report adverse events, protocol deviations, and other safety issues to the PI, sponsor and IRB as required
• Coordinate specimen handling and shipping in accordance with sponsor and federal requirements
• Communicate study updates to participants, families and interdisciplinary care teams
• Support monitoring, audit readiness and basic regulatory submissions as directed
• Participate in study team meetings and assist in orienting new research staff

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Professionals
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing practice experience
• Ability to apply Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Documentation Practices and ALCOA principles
• Strong communication, time management, teamwork and critical thinking skills

Preferred

• Two (2) years of clinical research experience relevant to the study population
• Clinical specialty certification relevant to oncology or the assigned study population
• Experience with OnCore, REDCap, Epic and CTMS workflows

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Work schedule & Location

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Typical schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Shift 1; total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0
• Location: Chicago, IL (on‑site clinical research in the Illinois Medical District)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $40.75 - $64.89 per hour (hourly range reflects anticipated pay for this role; actual offer may vary based on experience, education and internal equity)
• Our client provides an employee benefits package — medical, retirement and other benefits vary by role and tenure.

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Why Join

• Work on oncology clinical trials as part of a multidisciplinary research team
• Gain hands‑on experience with regulatory processes, CTMS and electronic health record systems
• Opportunity for professional growth in clinical research nursing and study coordination

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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