Oncology Nurse (RN) - Clinical Research Career Opportunity
Vitalief is a consulting and professional services firm that partners with clinical research sites, sponsors, and CROs to improve trial operations, workforce readiness, and operational performance. By combining clinical research expertise with business and operational excellence, we help organizations streamline processes, accelerate timelines, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes. THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Oncology Nurse to join our team as a full-time Vitalief employee (with a comprehensive benefits package) supporting interventional oncology clinical trials across multiple disease areas at a leading research center in Somerset, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse (RN) with oncology experience to transition into a fulfilling career in clinical research and contribute to oncology studies. Comprehensive on-the-job training in clinical trials will be provided. WHY CLINICAL RESEARCH AND VITALIEF?
- Launch Your Clinical Research Career: No prior research experience required - we provide comprehensive training.
- Advance Cancer Care: Support innovative oncology research that improves patient outcomes.
- Work-Life Balance: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (no nights, weekends, or holidays) on site in Somerset, NJ initially; then 4 days on-site and 1 day remote weekly after the training period.
- People-First Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to professional growth and innovation.
- Salary Range: from $100,000 to $120,000 depending on experience and education.
- Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, 20 PTO days, and 9 paid holidays.
- Stay in Oncology: Continue using your oncology nursing expertise in a rewarding role that is less physically demanding than bedside care.
- Support Phase II–IV oncology clinical trials (pharmaceutical, ECOG, and PI-initiated studies); disease groups include Breast oncology, with expanding Lung, GI, and GU program.
- Screen oncology patients for trial eligibility using physician schedules, pathology reports, multidisciplinary conferences, and referrals.
- Manage screening across approximately 40–50 active clinical trials.
- High-volume screening environment requires strong organization and attention to detail.
- Obtain informed consent and enroll eligible patients.
- Enrollment responsibility shared between research nurses.
- Manage patients from consent through active treatment completion.
- Educate patients and coordinate care with physicians, infusion, radiology, pathology, and laboratory teams.
- Monitor patient safety, document outcomes, and report adverse events.
- Maintain accurate clinical trial documentation, patient calendars, and regulatory records.
- Apply protocol requirements and ensure compliance with study procedures. Primary disease focus:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in a hospital or outpatient center.
- Oncology nursing experience in a hospital or clinic setting is a must.
- Clinical trial experience is a plus but not required.
- Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills, with the confidence to be appropriately assertive in advocating for protocol adherence and patient safety.
- Excellent communication skills: serve as a key liaison across departments and effectively translate complex clinical information into clear, patient-friendly language.
- Proficiency in document and data management tools, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Detail-oriented, assertive, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, academic, and diverse environment.
- Comfortable learning and using clinical systems such as OnCore™, electronic medical records, and other clinical trial management tools.
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