We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Registered Nurse to support the execution of innovative Early Phase clinical trials, ensuring participant safety and protocol accuracy.
Benefits for employees working 20+ hours per weekRegular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:Working 20 or more hours per week
Collect and process biological samplesCollect and process biological samples
Day to day
Maintain accurate recordsmaintain accurate records
Day to day
Ensure compliance with protocolsensure compliance with protocols
Day to day
Other duties as assignedOther duties as assigned.
Cross-training
Exposure to multiple therapeutic areasGain exposure to multiple therapeutic areas and first-in-human and early-development studies
Weekends
Rotating weekends including a 12-hour shiftRotating weekends to include a 12-hour shift
Travel
Occasional site drives and domestic travelOccasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
Details
Work in a laboratory and/or clinical environmentWork is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Details
Exposure to biological fluidsExposure to biological fluids.
Details
Protective eyewear, garments and gloves requiredPersonal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
Details
Upright and/or stationary 10-12 hours per dayAbility to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 10-12 hours per day.
Details
Maximum lift 15-20 lbsLight to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
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Varied hours may be requiredVaried hours may be required.
Details
Fast-paced; no protocol deviations allowedFast paced : where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
Details
Changing priorities and on-the-spot adaptationChanging priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
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Data collected directly into an electronic environmentWe collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
Clinical Research Registered Nurse - Early Phase Clinical Trials (Multiple Shifts Available)
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Schedule Options
Option 1: Rotating Shift
10-hour shifts
Rotating weekends to include a 12-hour shift
Option 2: Mid Shift
10-hour shifts
Start time between 11am and 1pm
Rotating weekends to include a 12-hour shift
Option 3: Night Shift
Monday–Friday: 10‑hour shifts
9pm - 7:30am
Rotating weekends to include a 12-hour shift (7pm - 7:30am)
Meaningful work. A chance to shape the future of medicine—while the world sleeps.
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we operate four Early Phase Clinical Research Units across the UK and US. We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Registered Nurse to support the execution of innovative Early Phase clinical trials, ensuring participant safety and protocol accuracy.
This role is ideal for nurses who prefer rotating shifts, mid shift or night work, value schedule transparency, and thrive in a focused clinical research environment.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Clear Shift Structure: Work primarily 10‑hour shifts during the week, with extended 12‑hour coverage on weekends as needed—providing consistency while supporting critical study operations.
Growth in Early Phase Research: Gain exposure to multiple therapeutic areas and first‑in‑human and early‑development studies, building specialized expertise in clinical research nursing.
Purpose‑Driven Impact: Maintain hands‑on patient care while contributing directly to the development of future treatments during key overnight study periods.
Your Impact: You'll collaborate with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies at a critical stage of clinical development - establishing the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of new drugs. You'll maintain direct participant interaction while witnessing the development of innovative therapies firsthand.
What You’ll Do
Deliver high-quality care to trial participants using your clinical judgment and nursing expertise.
Monitor participant well-being, document adverse events, and respond to emergencies.
Administer investigational compounds and perform study-related procedures (ECGs, telemetry, venipuncture, etc.).
Collect and process biological samples, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with protocols.
Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
Associate’s or BS degree in Nursing with current state licensure.
CPR/AED/ACLS certification.
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
Registered Nurse.
2–3 years of related experience.
Phlebotomy experience.
A passion for learning and adaptability to a structured rotating schedule.
Join us and enjoy a role where consistency meets purpose—structured shifts that support work‑life balance while you help shape the future of medicine.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
Exposure to biological fluids.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
Physical
Requirements
Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 10-12 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Varied hours may be required.
The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:
Fast paced : where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
Technology based . We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
What do you get?
Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to:
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Daytona Beach is functionally divided into coastal barrier-island neighborhoods and newer mainland developments. Beachside and riverfront communities like Ortona North, Wilder Boulevard, and areas near historic Beach Street feature older Florida bungalows, condominiums, and walkable pockets.
Moving inland toward Pelican Bay and the LPGA Boulevard corridor, buyers and renters find master-planned communities such as Sandpiper Lake, Grande Champion, and Legends Preserve, which cater to modern suburban living. Nurses looking for quieter, upscale suburban atmospheres also frequently consider adjacent municipalities like Port Orange, Ormond Beach, and Daytona Beach Shores.
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Daytona Beach anchors the eastern terminus of Interstate 4 where it intersects Interstate 95, creating straightforward highway connectivity across Volusia County and inland toward Orlando. Routine drives across town are relatively swift, with average commute times tracking around twenty-one minutes.
However, shift workers must account for major regional events at the Daytona International Speedway and annual gatherings like Bike Week, which temporarily overload major arterials and bridge crossings between the mainland and barrier island.
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Outdoor life revolves around the area's iconic hard-packed white sand coastline, where driving on designated beach stretches remains a distinctive tradition. Water enthusiasts take advantage of the Halifax River and Intracoastal Waterway for wakeboarding, waterskiing, fishing, and scenic boat tours to view manatees and dolphins.
On land, the region features multiple golf courses, community public parks, and extensive paved multipurpose trails for cycling and running.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
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