Research Nurse II

Position Title: Research Nurse II

Work Location: North Chicago, IL 60030, Night shift, including overnight hours and weekend coverage

Assignment Duration: 12 Months

Work Schedule: 12-hour shift: Approximately 7:00 PM-7:00 AM; 8-hour shift: Approximately 11:00 PM-7:00 AM. Variable hours (typically 16-24 hours per week, up to 40 hours based on census, zero hours during census drops/major holidays).

Work Arrangement: Onsite (Remote computer-based onboarding training during daytime hours)

Position Summary: The Research Nurse II supports clinical research activities in the Phase I unit, providing nursing care and monitoring research participants during clinical studies. The role requires a nurse who can work independently during night shifts, recognize potential medical concerns, assess participants, and respond appropriately to urgent situations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide nursing support to clinical research participants in the Phase I unit.

* Monitor participants and assess their condition during overnight hours.

* Recognize changes in participant status and respond appropriately to urgent situations.

* Perform venipuncture when the unit technician is unable to obtain a blood sample.

* Start IVs when required.

* Support evening dosing activities and observe participants according to study requirements.

* Provide post-procedure monitoring when needed, including care following lumbar punctures.

* Complete direct data entry in the facility's clinical research computer system.

* Review study schedules and ensure required activities are completed.

* Complete required computer-based training and follow study and unit procedures.

* Coordinate with other nursing staff and work independently during assigned shifts.

Qualification & Experience:

* Active Illinois nursing license. * Strong clinical assessment and judgment skills.

* Ability to recognize and respond to urgent medical situations.

* Ability to work independently during overnight shifts.

* Availability for night-shift coverage and flexibility to accept scheduled shifts.

* Comfort with participant monitoring, clinical documentation, and nursing responsibilities in a research setting.

* Preferred Clinical Backgrounds: Emergency Room (ER), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Telemetry, Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg). Any one of these backgrounds can be suitable.

* At least one year of nursing experience is the preferred benchmark.

* Clinical research nursing experience (preferred/trainable).

* Experience with adverse-event documentation and safety reporting (preferred/trainable).

* Familiarity with informed consent procedures (preferred/trainable).

* Experience with IV initiation, venipuncture, and participant monitoring. * Experience using electronic clinical documentation systems, such as Epic or similar platforms.