Research Nurse (RN or LPN) / Madison, WI (On-Site)

Company: Fortrea

Job Description

• Multiple night shifts available as follows:
• Free parking onsite just steps away from the clinic
• Straight Night Shift / Weekdays Only: (12 Hour) 6 PM – 6 AM
• Straight Night Shift / Weekdays Only: (8 Hour) 11 PM – 7 AM
• Straight Night Shift / Weekends Only: (12 Hour) 6 PM – 6 AM

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 RN's, LPN's and Paramedics 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 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 patients' lives around the world.

What You Will Do

You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of care in clinical research.

Other Key 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

YOU NEED TO BRING…

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• EMT, Phlebotomy, CMA or CNA certification, preferred
• 0 – 1 year of related experience
• Paramedics must be certified

The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:

• 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.

What do you get?

Benefits

Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee recognition awards
• Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.