Sr. Oncology Research Nurse - CTO - Early Phase
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
RN · Clinical Research Associates & Coordinators
Posted Aug 11
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Oncology
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Oklahoma is $33/hr, across 94 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
- Job no: 493775
- 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
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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
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Requirements
- 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.
- 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
Place
- City
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Median rent
- $1,130/mo
- Local household income
- $68,656/yr
- Metro price level
- 10% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Oklahoma City area index 90.4, where 100 is the national average.
Oklahoma City blends Western heritage with modern urban energy, offering nurses an affordable metro where the Plaza District's arts scene and the Bricktown entertainment canal make off-shift hours genuinely enjoyable.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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You are weighing University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. The city runs about 10% below the national cost of living, and most people drive—typical one-way trips fall around 20 to the mid-20-minute range. Midtown and Paseo draw interest for walkability…
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Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
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