From 17 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 1, 2026Sources
The short version
ICON Plc is a world-leading global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization (CRO), not a traditional hospital or direct-care facility.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 17 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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Benefits
ICON's career pages reference 'quality rewards' as part of their employee value proposition and state a commitment to empowering employees to live their best life both inside and outside of work.
The hard parts
Some nursing roles are PRN/as-needed, which may indicate variable hours and less job security
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Clinical research nursing differs significantly from traditional bedside nursing, which may not suit all nurses
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Roles require strict adherence to complex clinical trial protocols, which can be demanding
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On-site work requirements with limited remote flexibility for clinical roles
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does ICON Plc hire new grads?
1 of 17 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 12 roles with a stated shift, 10 are day shifts and 2 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Clinical research (2), medical/Surgical (2), education/Staff development (1) and general (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to ICON Plc, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from ICON Plc
- RN
- Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm (no weekends or holidays)
- ADN accepted
- LPN/LVN
- Day shift
Scientist III
$75,000–$94,000/year
Scientist I
$47,000–$59,000/year
- LVN/CNA
- Night shift
Sources
- careers.iconplc.com
Employer website
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