Clinical Research Nurse

Overnight Clinical Research Nurse I (Onsite) - Lenexa, KS

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Clinical Research Nurse (RN) - Overnight Shift

Location: 9755 Ridge Dr, Lenexa, KS 66219
Schedule: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Shift Differential: Additional overnight differential offered

Advance Clinical Research While Using Your Nursing Skills

Join our Phase 1 Clinical Research Unit in Lenexa, Kansas, and play a vital role in advancing new therapies while providing excellent patient care in a controlled clinical setting. As an Overnight Clinical Research Nurse, you will work with healthy volunteer participants and perform a variety of nursing procedures while supporting the safe execution of clinical trials.

This position is ideal for nurses with experience in telemetry, med-surg, step-down, ICU, emergency department, infusion, outpatient, or other hands-on clinical settings who are looking for a unique opportunity to apply their skills in clinical research. No prior research experience is required. Comprehensive training will be provided.

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will support multiple ongoing clinical studies throughout your shift while ensuring participant safety and protocol compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform nursing procedures including vital signs, IV starts, EKGs, injections, medication administration, dosing activities, and blood draws.
• Monitor participants throughout study activities and report any changes in condition.
• Complete protocol-required assessments and clinical procedures.
• Accurately document procedures, assessments, and participant observations in study systems.
• Identify, document, and report adverse events in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Research staff.
• Support compliance with ICH-GCP, study protocols, and site standard operating procedures.
• Conduct rounds across multiple concurrent studies during overnight clinic operations.
• Educate participants and provide exceptional patient-centered care.
• Support study quality, participant safety, and efficient clinic operations.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Experience performing IV starts, phlebotomy, injections, EKGs, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to work scheduled overnight shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in telemetry, critical care, emergency department, step-down, med-surg, infusion, outpatient, or clinical observation settings.
• Clinical research or Phase 1 research experience.
• Experience in a highly regulated healthcare environment.
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience.

Why Join Us?

• No previous clinical research experience required.
• Comprehensive research training provided.
• Work with healthy volunteer participants in a controlled clinic environment.
• Continue utilizing hands-on nursing skills including IV placement, EKGs, phlebotomy, assessments, and medication administration.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and research professionals.
• Overnight shift differential offered.
• Opportunity to build a career in clinical research while helping advance innovative therapies.

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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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