Oncology Registered Nurse-Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Oncology Registered Nurse in Indianapolis, IN for Phase I clinical trials. The role supports multiple cancer centers and requires travel between locations. Expect 5–7 patient visits daily, EPIC documentation, blood draws, and adherence to study protocols.

The position is contract-to-hire and onsite, with a day shift Tuesday–Thursday schedule. Competitive hourly pay ranges are offered, along with standard benefits eligibility where applicable.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Indiana.
• 2 years oncology nursing experience required.
• Experience documenting patient vital signs and clinical assessments.
• Proficiency in blood draws, specimen collection, and handling.
• Experience with patient pre-screening activities.
• Familiarity with EPIC or similar EMR systems.
• Strong attention to detail and patient safety.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel between multiple locations as needed.
• Certified Chemotherapy Nurse (OCN) preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient visits for Phase I oncology trials, supporting 5–7 patients daily across studies.
• Assess and document vital signs and patient status using EPIC.
• Collect and process biological specimens including blood draws with proper labeling and timely delivery.
• Assist with patient pre-screening per study protocols.
• Provide oncology nursing care during study visits 1–8 hours long.
• Monitor safety, tolerance, and protocol compliance during visits.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to coordinate care and workflows.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation per study requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and discuss patient care and trial operations.
• Travel between cancer centers and clinics to support visits and research operations.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and nursing standards.

Skills

RN license Indiana

Oncology nursing

Vital signs collection

EPIC EMR

Communication

Teamwork

Travel between locations

Blood draws

Pre-screening activities

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

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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