Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

Clinical Research Nurse

Duties:

Perform technical and clinical procedures per study protocols, including:

Venipuncture, specimen processing, vital signs, ECGs

IV infusions, IV pump operations, Holter monitoring

Pulmonary function testing, allergy testing

Urine/serum pregnancy testing, strep throat screening

Injections (IM/SQ)

Attend investigator meetings, site initiation visits, and

coordinator meetings

Administer study drugs and monitor for complications

Maintain accurate dispensing logs and documentation

Document lab data and adverse reactions; notify

investigators/sponsors/IRB as needed

Actively recruit and engage participants for clinical trials

Maintain and update Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

Communicate recruitment status and clinical needs to

investigators and site manager

Build and maintain relationships with study monitors and

sponsors

Prepare documentation for audits and assist auditors

Order and manage clinical supplies and rescue drugs

Monitor and maintain temperature logs for lab specimens and

investigational products

Package and ship specimens using dry ice per certification

standards

Serve as OSHA Representative for the site, including vaccine

administration to staff

Calibrate clinical equipment and maintain records

Support training and development of site staff

Travel to other network sites may be required based on

workload and project needs

Qualifications

1+ year of prior CRC/CRN/clinical research experience

preferred

If no research experience, minimum of 2+ years of nursing

experience required

Experience with IV insertion, vaccinations, and phlebotomy required

Active RN license in the state of Iowa required

CPR certification

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

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 Ames,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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