Research Nurse (RN's & LPN's) / Weekend Nights ( Friday, Saturday & Sunday only, 6pm-6am CST)/

Fortrea•Madison, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Please note that this position will be a straight weekend night shift (Friday, Saturday & Sunday), from 6pm-6am CST. As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US. We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Nurse, to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Each day is different, you will be exposed to a wide variety of Therapeutic Indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug to drug interactions, etc.) This is a full-time, office/clinic-based job in Madison, WI If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug. Many Nurses are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.

Requirements

Associate degree/BS in nursing with current licensure in applicable state.
CPR/AED certified
ACLS Certified
2-3 years nursing experience
Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements
Fast paced : where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
Technology based . We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

Responsibilities

Accurately perform blood pressure, venipuncture, weights, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature readings
Preparation and accurate recording of ECGs/Holters
Collection and processing of biological samples as specified in the protocol and ensures the proper distribution of those samples
Monitors meals to ensure dietary compliance by research participants
Assist in the preparation of rooms and medical equipment
Assist with screening procedures as needed
Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working and study environment
Other duties as assigned