Sr. Oncology Research Nurse - CTO - Early Phase

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma is an academic medical center.

Eligibility: Clinical Research Associates & Coordinators

Posted Aug 11

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Oncology
License: RN licenseState of Oklahoma Registered Nurse Licensure
Term: Permanent

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Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Education: Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept an Associate's Degree in Nursing and 24 months professional nursing (RN) for a total of 36 months experience.
Experience: 12 months professional level (RN) nursing experience in oncology or clinical research experience.
Also asks: Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Also asks: Advertised: 11 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Also asks: Applications close: 10 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time

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Against similar roles: In range for Oklahoma staff rolesOklahoma staff postings that state pay run $57k/yr to $108k/yr, the middle half $66k/yr to $95k/yr, across 243 postings.

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Work type: Professional
Location: Oklahoma City
Categories: Technology/Research

Pay Range: Targeted annual salary ranges from $67,000 to $87,100, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel: Not required For Best Consideration Date: August 21, 2026

Position Introduction

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 74 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

At the Stephenson Cancer Center, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! Learn more about the Stephenson Cancer Center's Clinical Trials Office here. Be at the forefront of cancer care. Make research personal. Change lives every day. Are you an experienced oncology or research RN who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Do you want your clinical expertise to directly shape the future of cancer treatment while providing exceptional patient-centered care? We're seeking a Senior Oncology Research Registered Nurse to join our innovative research team where cutting-edge clinical trials meet compassionate, high-touch nursing care.

This is more than a nursing role; it's an opportunity to be a leader, mentor, and trusted partner in life-changing oncology research.

What You'll Do

Patient Care & Clinical Support
Research & Documentation Excellence
Patient Education & Coordination
Leadership & Collaboration
Emergency Response & Clinical Judgment
Additional Contributions

Why You'll Love This Role

Work at the leading edge of oncology research
Build long-term, meaningful relationships with patients
Step into a senior-level role with leadership responsibility
Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven clinical team
Make a tangible impact on the future of cancer treatment

If you're ready to elevate your nursing career and be part of groundbreaking oncology research, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the future of cancer care one patient, one study, one breakthrough at a time.

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Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. 12 months professional level (RN) nursing experience in oncology or clinical research experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept an Associate's Degree in Nursing and 24 months professional nursing (RN) for a total of 36 months experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses

State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 11 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Nov 2026 Central Standard Time

What's around it?

In Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City, OKFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $1,130/mo
Household income: $68,656/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Oklahoma City, OK

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals get steered to walkable inner districts: Reddit regulars name Paseo and Plaza for restaurants and errands on foot, while Apartments.com’s renter shortlist is Deep Deuce (just north of Bricktown, jazz-and-blues history, apartments and townhomes, 1-bedrooms averaging $1,283 for about 689 sq ft), Midtown, Automobile Alley, Wileman 3, and Edgewater/Lakepointe. Facebook locals add quieter in-town names Nichols Hills, Lakehurst, Belle Isle, and Quail Creek. Family-oriented suburbs in the 2026 Extra Space roundup are Edmond (median home $253,500, universities, Arcadia Lake), Piedmont ($252,100, new homes, top schools), budget Moore ($148,500) and Yukon ($145,400, Route 66), plus more rural Tuttle ($194,700). The city spans more than 600 square miles, so even trendy pockets still sit inside a drive-first metro.

Young professionals get steered to walkable inner districts: Reddit regulars name Paseo and Plaza for restaurants and errands on foot, while Apartments.com’s renter shortlist is Deep Deuce (just north of Bricktown, jazz-and-blues history, apartments and townhomes, 1-bedrooms averaging $1,283 for about 689 sq ft), Midtown, Automobile Alley, Wileman 3, and Edgewater/Lakepointe. Facebook locals add quieter in-town names Nichols Hills, Lakehurst, Belle Isle, and Quail Creek.

Family-oriented suburbs in the 2026 Extra Space roundup are Edmond (median home $253,500, universities, Arcadia Lake), Piedmont ($252,100, new homes, top schools), budget Moore ($148,500) and Yukon ($145,400, Route 66), plus more rural Tuttle ($194,700). The city spans more than 600 square miles, so even trendy pockets still sit inside a drive-first metro.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: extraspace.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the average commute at about 20.66 minutes, and Sparefoot says that from most of town you can reach the heart of the city in about 20 minutes by car; downtown itself is walkable. Deep Deuce is described as moderately walkable and bikeable, very driveable, with some public transit, but Extra Space lists car dependence as a core con and easy traffic and parking as a pro. Sources never name hospital campuses, bus lines, or garage realities; healthcare is a major local industry spread across a 600-plus-square-mile city, so owning a car is the realistic default.

U.S. News puts the average commute at about 20.66 minutes, and Sparefoot says that from most of town you can reach the heart of the city in about 20 minutes by car; downtown itself is walkable. Deep Deuce is described as moderately walkable and bikeable, very driveable, with some public transit, but Extra Space lists car dependence as a core con and easy traffic and parking as a pro.

Sources never name hospital campuses, bus lines, or garage realities; healthcare is a major local industry spread across a 600-plus-square-mile city, so owning a car is the realistic default.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: sparefoot.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: extraspace.com

OutdoorsDowntown green space is Scissortail Park (Skydance Bridge views of the skyline) plus Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Crystal Bridge Conservatory; Wheeler Park is another named city park. Oklahoma River trails and RIVERSPORT Adventures cover paddling and water sports, with a Bricktown Water Taxi on the canal. Lake Hefner is the in-city lake for sailing and recreation; Edmond’s Arcadia Lake is the northern-suburb option. Year-round outdoor life is parks, lakes, and river trails on the prairie—not mountains—and one visitor guide even flags indoor skiing as a quirky city extra.

Downtown green space is Scissortail Park (Skydance Bridge views of the skyline) plus Myriad Botanical Gardens and the Crystal Bridge Conservatory; Wheeler Park is another named city park. Oklahoma River trails and RIVERSPORT Adventures cover paddling and water sports, with a Bricktown Water Taxi on the canal.

Lake Hefner is the in-city lake for sailing and recreation; Edmond’s Arcadia Lake is the northern-suburb option. Year-round outdoor life is parks, lakes, and river trails on the prairie—not mountains—and one visitor guide even flags indoor skiing as a quirky city extra.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitokc.com Source 2: adventuresofaplusk.com Source 3: theadventuristmagazine.com Source 4: apartments.com Source 5: extraspace.com

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Oklahoma City is the Modern Frontier: working stockyards and Horse Show Capital energy beside Scissortail Park, Bricktown’s canal, and a young metro (median age about 34) U.S. News ranks among the best big U.S. cities. Healthcare is a core local industry beside energy and aerospace. Housing sits well below national prices—median homes in the mid-$200ks, many 1-bedrooms under $1,000 except Deep Deuce—and typical drives run about 20 minutes. Young professionals land in Paseo, Plaza, Deep Deuce, Midtown, and Automobile Alley; families pick Edmond (universities, Arcadia Lake) and Piedmont (top schools) or cheaper Moore and Yukon. Weekends mean Lake Hefner, Oklahoma River trails and RIVERSPORT, Cattlemen’s in Stockyards City, the National Memorial, First Americans Museum, and Plaza Walls murals. Locals really will talk to you; the nickname is the Big Friendly. Tradeoffs are Tornado Alley springs, mid-to-high-90s humid summers, a car-required 600-square-mile sprawl, mixed schools unless you choose suburbs carefully, high homeowners insurance, and neighborhood-variable crime.

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As of 2026Source 1: visitokc.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: adventuresofaplusk.com Source 7: sparefoot.com Source 8: reddit.com

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