The Research Nurse will deliver high-quality care to trial participants, monitor their well-being, and respond to emergencies while administering investigational compounds and performing study procedures like ECGs and venipuncture. Responsibilities also include collecting and processing biological samples and ensuring strict adherence and accurate record-keeping for clinical protocols.
Clinical Research Nurse - Early Phase Clinical Trials (Multiple Shifts Available)
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
• Rotating shift and some weekends
Meaningful work. A chance to shape the future of medicine—while the world sleeps.
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we operate four Early Phase Clinical Research Units across the UK and US. We are seeking a dedicated Rotating Shifts or Night Shift Clinical Research Nurse to support the execution of innovative Early Phase clinical trials, ensuring participant safety and protocol accuracy.
This role is ideal for nurses who prefer rotating shifts or night work, value schedule transparency, and thrive in a focused clinical research environment.
What You’ll Do
Deliver high-quality care to trial participants using your clinical judgment and nursing expertise.
Monitor participant well-being, document adverse events, and respond to emergencies.
Administer investigational compounds and perform study-related procedures (ECGs, telemetry, venipuncture, etc.).
Collect and process biological samples, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with protocols.
What You Bring
Associate’s or BS degree in Nursing with current state licensure.
CPR/AED certification (ACLS preferred).
2–3 years of nursing experience.
Phlebotomy experience.
A passion for learning and adaptability to a structured rotating schedule.
Join us and enjoy a role where consistency meets purpose—structured shifts that support work‑life balance while you help shape the future of medicine.
Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
What do you get?
Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here [https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations].
Market context
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