Vitalief

Clinical trial advisory and support services

Oncology Nurse - Registered Nurse, Clinical Research Career Opportunity

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Full-timeNew Brunswick, NJ, USA$100k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

An active registered nurse license in the state of New Jersey is required.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is required.
At least 3 years of nursing experience is required.
At least 1 year of oncology experience is preferred, ideally in an oncology unit.
The candidate must have a strong interest in clinical research; prior clinical research experience is not required because training will be provided.
The candidate must be able to provide patient education and organize clinical information effectively.
The candidate must be comfortable learning and using clinical systems such as OnCore, electronic medical records such as Epic, and other clinical trial management tools.
The candidate must be able to stand, sit, walk, use visual perception, talk, hear, and lift up to 20 pounds.
The candidate may be required to receive annual influenza inoculation and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis for on-site client assignments.

Responsibilities

Support Phase II–III medical oncology interventional clinical trials, including 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 teams, radiology teams, pathology teams, and laboratory 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.

Desired Qualifications

Oncology nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient, or clinic setting.

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: $100,000 to $120,000 - 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.

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About the Company

Vitalief

Clinical trial advisory and support services

Vitalief is a clinical trial solutions provider in New Brunswick, NJ that offers advisory and support services for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. It helps plan and run clinical trials by recruiting top talent from the clinical research industry to ensure trials are completed successfully. Revenue comes from tailored advisory and support engagements rather than product sales. Vitalief differentiates itself with a people-first culture, investing in its team to deliver sustainable, high-quality services, and by adapting to industry changes such as increased telemedicine during COVID-19 to stay relevant and effective. The company’s goal is to support clients in delivering accurate, timely clinical trials that positively impact patient lives by providing skilled personnel and expert guidance.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Early VC
Total funding: $2M
Headquarters: New Brunswick, NJ
Founded: 2021

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