Oncology Nurse Researcher
Minneapolis, Minnesota
You'll coordinate care for patients enrolled in clinical research studies.
Posted Aug 5
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour day shift · Day shift 8-hour day shift Day (United States of America)40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Allina Health Cancer Institute Research team · Hospital Coordinates care for patients enrolled in clinical research studies in Health System.Clinical research study patients
- License
- RN license RN - MN Board of Nursing required upon hireMinnesota RN license, required upon hire
- Term
- Permanent FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two week pay period)Full time, 1.0 FTE
Do you qualify?
- License
- Minnesota RN license, required upon hire RN - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire Check your license
- Certification
- BLS Tier 1 certification, required upon hire BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire
- Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program
- Experience
- 2 to 5 years of clinical practice and/or specialty hospital experience 2 to 5 years of experience in clinical practice and/or hospital experience in specialty
Preferred
- Certification
- Nursing specialty certification Certification in nursing specialty preferred
- Experience
- Prior oncology experience The role is with the Allina Health Cancer Institute Research team, and prior oncology experience is preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Minneapolis staff RN postingsMinneapolis staff RN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $46/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $45/hr, across 126 postings.
- Pay differential
- Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
- Extra pay
- Shift, weekend and other differentialsfor certain shifts or work
- Pay reviews
- Starting rate depends on experience, education and union agreement Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical and dentalMedical/Dental
- BenefitsPTO and time awayPTO/Time Away
- BenefitsRetirement savings plansRetirement Savings Plans
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
- BenefitsShort-term and long-term disabilityShort-term/Long-term Disability
- BenefitsVoluntary vision, legal and critical illness coverageVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
More benefits (10)
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement or continuing medical educationTuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- BenefitsStudent loan support for Federal Public Service Loan ForgivenessStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- BenefitsWell-being dollars and well-being navigatorsThis includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits (PSLF navigation)
- Well-being dollars and navigators
The role and schedule
- Union
- Non-union Non-Union-NCT
- Day to day
- Safety monitoring and protocol-based clinical care Perform safety monitoring and clinical care in accordance with the protocol.
- Day to day
- Dose modifications with the investigator Assist investigator in dose modifications according to the protocol.
- Day to day
- Teaching staff on side effect management Instruct staff on side effect management in accordance with the research protocol.
- Day to day
- Protocol education for investigators, nurses and pharmacy staff
- Day to day
- Study data management Perform data management in accordance with the research protocol.
- Day to day
- Study drug inventories at research sites Maintain study drug inventories at research sites.
- Day to day
- Study start-up visits and investigator meetings Assist with study start-up activities including but not limited to participating in pre-study visits, site initiation visits, protocol-specific training, and investigator meetings.
- Day to day
- Orienting and mentoring research staff and coordinators Assist with orientation and mentoring of research staff including clinical research coordinators, and other research staff.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Details
- Sedentary; lifts up to 10 lbs occasionally Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
Original listing
Posted on AHS Allina Health System’s careers page.
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Location Address
- 800 East 28th St
- STE 404
- Minneapolis, MN 55407-3723
Date Posted
August 05, 2026 Department
16000480 AHCI Research Shift
Day (United States of America) Shift Length
- 8 hour shift Hours Per Week:
40 Union Contract
Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation
None Job
Summary
Bring your expertise to Allina Health by coordinating high‑quality care for patients in clinical research studies by ensuring standards are met, educating participants, and collaborating across disciplines to support safe, effective study outcomes. Join us today and make an impact on lives! Key Position Details: FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two week pay period) 8-hour day shift No weekends The role is with the Allina Health Cancer Institute Research team, and prior oncology experience is preferred. Meet the Team: Careers with Purpose: Sarah Pederson (brightcove.net)
Job Description
Coordinates care for patients enrolled in clinical research studies in Health System. Under supervision of senior team members and Research Investigators, ensures research patient care needs meet standards. Coordinates research plan of care, provides education for patients enrolled in study and collaborates with other disciplines to provide direct patient care to study participants.
Principle Responsibilities
Ensure coordination of patient care in accordance with research protocol and regulatory requirements. Assist with providing protocol-specific education to investigators, nurses, pharmacy staff and any other staff directly supporting study protocol, to ensure accurate and safe administration of study treatments. Provide applicable sections of the study protocol to clinical staff to assist with training.
Coordinate patient care throughout the research study and follow-up period, and ensure compliance with the study. Perform safety monitoring and clinical care in accordance with the protocol. Conduct ongoing patient evaluations (in collaboration with clinical team) to assess patients’ treatment toxicity and response.
Assist investigator in dose modifications according to the protocol. Instruct staff on side effect management in accordance with the research protocol. Perform data management in accordance with the research protocol.
Maintain systems for appropriate identification, recruitment, consent, and enrollment/ randomization of eligible patients on clinical research studies. Assist with study start-up activities including but not limited to participating in pre-study visits, site initiation visits, protocol-specific training, and investigator meetings. Perform screening activities and determine patient eligibility, obtain informed consent, and enroll/ randomize patients into studies.
Maintain communication appropriate for study patients’ age and other special needs. Assist with training and mentoring of research and clinical staff for protocol specific procedures. Assist with orientation and mentoring of research staff including clinical research coordinators, and other research staff.
Contribute to development of quality indicators, data collection, review and recommendations. Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with other members of the team including investigators, research staff, and hospital/clinic and infusion center staff. Maintain accurate and complete research drug accountability.
Maintain study drug inventories at research sites. Maintain accurate and complete study drug logs. Maintain temperature parameters for study drugs according to manufacturers’ recommendations and sponsor requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program 2 to 5 years of experience in clinical practice and/or hospital experience in specialty Licenses/Certifications RN - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) Certification to be completed within (180 days) of hire (offered through Allina Health) Certification in nursing specialty preferred Physical Demands
Sedentary
Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $37.04 to $50.77 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include
Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
What's around it?
Minneapolis, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,371/mo
- Household income
- $80,846/yr, all local households, not nurse pay