Clinical Research Nurse II

Actalent; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is actively seeking a Clinical Research Nurse II for a contract role in Grayslake, IL. The nurse will support a 57-bed Phase I Clinical Research Unit, monitor subjects overnight, and respond to medical issues while drawing blood and starting IVs as needed.

Ideal candidates hold an Illinois RN license, with ICU/telemetry/ER experience and a BSN preferred. Shift options include overnight blocks, with weekends and holidays coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in clinical trials.
• Familiarity with ICH, GCP, FDA, and pharmaceutical guidelines.
• Active Illinois RN license.
• Experience in ICU, telemetry, or emergency room settings.
• Proficient in starting IVs, computer usage, and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing support for a Phase I research unit.
• Monitor subjects overnight and respond appropriately to medical issues.
• Draw blood and start IVs as needed when research technicians are unavailable.
• Evaluate adverse events and manage safety reporting activities in a timely manner.
• Review study protocols and informed consent forms, identifying and communicating potential issues.
• Participate in nursing activities as required by protocol, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate with the Principal Investigator and study physicians to organize study-specific nursing activities.
• Participate in quality and compliance improvement initiatives, providing feedback as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and complete source data, facilitating the resolution of discrepancies or issues.
• Facilitate training of new nursing personnel and report trainee progress to management.
• Participate independently in recruitment and screening activities to ensure appropriate enrollment of study subjects.

Skills

RN experience in trials

ICH/GCP/FDA familiarity

Illinois RN license

ICU/Telemetry/ER experience

IV starts & assessment

Education

BSN degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse IIJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse II to join our Phase I Clinical Research Unit. This role requires a commitment to providing exceptional nursing support and ensuring the safety and confidentiality of study subjects. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, particularly during overnight shifts, and will possess strong nursing skills to respond effectively to medical issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing support for a Phase I research unit.


• Monitor subjects overnight and respond appropriately to medical issues.


• Draw blood and start IVs as needed when research technicians are unavailable.


• Evaluate adverse events and manage safety reporting activities in a timely manner.


• Review study protocols and informed consent forms, identifying and communicating potential issues.


• Participate in nursing activities as required by protocol, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.


• Communicate with the Principal Investigator and study physicians to organize study-specific nursing activities.


• Participate in quality and compliance improvement initiatives, providing feedback as appropriate.


• Maintain accurate and complete source data, facilitating the resolution of discrepancies or issues.


• Facilitate training of new nursing personnel and report trainee progress to management.


• Participate independently in recruitment and screening activities to ensure appropriate enrollment of study subjects.

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in clinical trials.


• Familiarity with ICH, GCP, FDA, and pharmaceutical guidelines.


• Active Illinois RN license.


• Experience in ICU, telemetry, or emergency room settings.


• Proficient in starting IVs, computer usage, and assessment skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BSN degree preferred.


• Experience in adverse event/safety reporting is helpful.


• Comfortable working independently and reacting quickly to issues.


• Dependable and flexible with weekend coverage availability.


• Ability to hold another part-time or full-time position.

Work Environment

The position is based in a 57-bed Phase I Clinical Research Unit. The overnight environment is generally calm, with subjects sleeping from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The staffing ratio is approximately 1 nurse to 57 subjects, and the nurse typically works independently. The position is an overnight role with hours ranging from 0-40 hours per week, depending on the needs of the unit. The typical schedule involves 16-24 hours per week with a strong preference for every other weekend availability. Shift options include an 8-hour shift starting at 6:45 PM or a 12-hour shift starting at 10:45 PM. Major holidays have no work available, but other holidays may require coverage if subjects are present.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Grayslake, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $53.00/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 position based out of Grayslake, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grayslake,IL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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