Oncology RN – Clinical Research Nurse (Training Provided)

THE ROLE Vitalief is seeking an Oncology Registered Nurse to support interventional cancer clinical trials at a leading research center in New Brunswick, NJ. This position is ideal for oncology nurses currently working in direct patient care roles, whether in a hospital or outpatient setting, who are interested in transitioning into clinical research. This is a growing and in-demand specialty, and clinical research training will be provided to support your transition. In this role, you will continue working with oncology patients while applying your clinical expertise in a structured, professionally focused research environment. WHY CLINICAL RESEARCH AND VITALIEF? Predictable schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (no nights, weekends, or holidays). On-Site / Remote schedule: Work 4 days on-site and 1 day remote weekly. Market-competitive salary: Depending on experience. Training provided : No prior clinical research experience required. Stay in oncology: While transitioning into a new career path in clinical research. Less physical demand than many bedside roles. Competitive benefits: Including 20 PTO days + 9 paid holidays; Company-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability; 401(k) retirement program; Comprehensive healthcare plans. Work on cutting-edge cancer treatments and clinical trials that improve patient outcomes. RESPONSIBILITIES Support medical Oncology Phase II–III oncology interventional clinical trials (drug, biologic, and some device studies). Screen, consent, and enroll patients onto clinical trials. Educate patients and guide them through their clinical trial treatment journey. Coordinate care with physicians, infusion, radiology, pathology, and lab teams. Monitor patients for side effects and report Serious Adverse Events. Manage study documentation, patient calendars, and research records. Participate in study start-up and trial activation activities. QUALIFICATIONS Active RN license in the state of New Jersey. BSN degree required. 3+ years of nursing experience (preferably in a (hospital, outpatient, or clinic settings). 1 or more years of oncology experience, preferrable working in an oncology unit. Strong interest in clinical research (no experience required - training will be provided). Strong patient education, organization, and communication skills. Comfortable learning and using clinical systems such as OnCore™, electronic medical records (i.e. EPIC), and other clinical trial management tools. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 20lbs. IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. #LI-DNP