Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse
Job Description
The Clinical Research Nurse coordinates and supports complex clinical research protocols with a focus on Phase I rheumatology CAR T inpatient trials. This role combines patient-facing clinical care with comprehensive study coordination.
Responsibilities
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Coordinate all aspects of assigned clinical research protocols in consultation with the Investigator, Research Program Manager, study sponsor, and clinical teams, ensuring activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
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Serve as a backup and support to the existing research team across three sponsor-funded studies, participating in the full range of study coordination activities.
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Recruit, pre-screen, and screen patients for eligibility, assessing clinical status and suitability for participation in rheumatology CAR T and related inpatient studies.
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Support patients through the admission process for inpatient research stays of approximately three days, ensuring a smooth transition into the study and clear understanding of procedures.
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Coordinate study-related activities while patients are hospitalized, including scheduling, assessments, procedures, and follow-up tasks as outlined in the research protocol.
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Provide patient and family education per Investigators orders regarding study requirements, potential risks, benefits, and side effects of investigational agents, including explanation of the Investigational Subjects Bill of Rights and Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information, and obtain written informed consent.
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Perform data collection procedures as directed by research protocols, ensuring accurate and thorough source documentation, and submit data to sponsors in a timely and compliant manner.
Essential Skills
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, with practice within the legal scope of licensure.
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Working knowledge of clinical research activities and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), including experience coordinating clinical research protocols.
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Approximately 2 or more years of clinical research experience (preferred but strongly emphasized) with ability to join trials with a strong foundation in clinical research.
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Approximately 3 or more years of subspecialty nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting preferred, with comfort in inpatient hospital environments.
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Strong understanding of lab values and pulse oximetry to support safe clinical decision-making in research settings.
Work Environment
This is a Monday through Friday, fully on-site position within a large West Coast health system, focused on inpatient clinical research for rheumatology CAR T trials. Patients are typically admitted for approximately three days as part of the study, and the nurse supports both prescreening activities and inpatient coordination during these admissions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fullerton, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $54.00 - $59.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fullerton, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fullerton,CA.
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