Clinical Research Nurse

Actalent; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent in Indianapolis, IN seeks an Oncology Registered Nurse for a part-time, contract-to-hire role. You will support Phase I oncology trials across multiple cancer centers, travel between locations, and provide dedicated nursing care during patient visits.

The ideal candidate holds an Indiana RN license with 2 years of oncology experience, is proficient with EPIC EMR, blood draws, vital signs, and pre-screening; chemotherapy certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Indiana.
• 2 years of oncology nursing experience required.
• Experience documenting vital signs and clinical assessments.
• Proficient with blood draws, specimen handling, and processing.
• Experience with patient pre-screening activities.
• Familiar with EPIC or similar EMR systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel between multiple locations.
• Certified Chemotherapy Nurse (OCN®) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visits for oncology trials, supporting 5–7 patients daily across studies.
• Assess and document vital signs and patient status using EPIC.
• Collect and process biological specimens with proper labeling and delivery.
• Assist with pre-screening activities per study protocols.
• Provide oncology nursing care during visits (1–8 hours).
• Monitor safety, tolerance, and protocol compliance during visits.
• Collaborate with physicians, research staff, and nurses to coordinate care.
• Document accurately per study requirements and standards.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care and workflow.
• Travel between cancer center locations as needed.

Skills

RN licensed

Oncology nursing

Vital signs & assessments

Blood draws & specimen handling

Pre-screening activities

EPIC EMR familiarity

Communication & teamwork

Travel between locations

OCN certification preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Oncology Registered Nurse-Part Time

Location: Indiana (Multiple Cancer Center Locations)

Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday Day Shift

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana.
• 2 years of Oncology nursing experience required.
• Experience obtaining and documenting patient vital signs and clinical assessments.
• Proficiency in blood draws, specimen collection, and specimen handling.
• Experience with patient pre-screening activities.
• Familiarity with EPIC or similar electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel between multiple clinical and cancer center locations as needed.
• Certified Chemotherapy Nurse (OCN® or chemotherapy certification preferred).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient visits for Phase I oncology clinical trials, supporting approximately 5 to 7 patients daily across multiple studies.
• Assess and document vital signs, clinical observations, and patient status using EPIC.
• Collect and process biological specimens, including blood draws, ensuring accurate labeling, handling, and timely delivery to laboratory teams.
• Assist with patient pre-screening activities according to study protocols.
• Provide high-quality oncology nursing care to patients during study visits ranging from 1 to 8 hours.
• Monitor patients for safety, treatment tolerance, and protocol compliance throughout study visits.
• Collaborate with physicians, research staff, and nursing colleagues to coordinate patient care and daily workflows.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation while adhering to study requirements and nursing standards.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions regarding patient care, workflow improvements, and trial operations.
• Travel between multiple cancer center and clinic locations as needed to support patient visits, study activities, and research operations.
• Ensure compliance with clinical trial protocols, institutional policies, and professional nursing standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

About Actalent

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