Research Nurse Specialist (RN) | $108,972–$125,388
Listed compensation
$109k-$125k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Research Nurse Specialist (RN)
Salary Range: $108,972 - $125,388 | New York, NY
Your Heartline Staffing Contact
- Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN | Chief Operating Officer
- Heartline Staffing
- Call/Text: 272-230-3157
- Email: elizabeth@heartlinestaffing.com
- LinkedIn: Connect with Elizabeth
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $108,972 - $125,388
- Signing Bonus: No
- Relocation Package: None
Benefits Listed in the Requisition
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement
- Paid Time Off
Location & Position Details
- Location: New York, NY 10065
- Work Arrangement: In-Person
- Reports To: Research Nurse Manager
- Travel Required: No
Position Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal quality of medical care for patients participating in research studies and maintain ethical conduct consistent with healthcare standards.
- Assist in developing educational aids and manuals for patients and staff as necessary.
- Participate in continuing education programs and educate nursing staff regarding drug protocols.
- Assist with updating policies and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of new treatment methods, including venous access devices.
- Arrange patient follow-up visits and perform appropriate physical and psychological assessments to identify potential effects of study drugs.
- Implement appropriate interventions in the event of adverse patient responses.
- Assess patient eligibility for investigational studies.
- Review patient histories, abstracts, and records; document relevant information and pre-study laboratory data.
- Obtain baseline laboratory blood work and arrange necessary scans.
- Review informed consent with patients.
- Coordinate and educate patients and medical personnel regarding required follow-up testing.
- Assist physicians with preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents.
- Maintain correspondence with study sponsors and the IRB.
- Ensure adherence to study protocols and monitor study drugs according to protocol.
- Monitor and/or perform pharmacokinetic studies as specified in study protocols.
- Perform laboratory procedures associated with specimen processing, storage, and shipment.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. REQUIRED
- Approximately two years of related work experience in a clinical setting. REQUIRED
- Current New York State Registered Nurse License and Registration. REQUIRED
Ready to Apply?
- Apply through this posting or contact Elizabeth regarding the Research Nurse Specialist position.
- Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
- Chief Operating Officer | Heartline Staffing
Equal Opportunity Employer
Heartline Staffing is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The Research Nurse Specialist ensures optimal patient care and protocol adherence for clinical research studies. Responsibilities include managing patient assessments, coordinating follow-up visits, maintaining IRB documentation, and performing laboratory procedures.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Research — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 46 active Research listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 54% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$117k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $109k–$125k | Research median $113k (middle half $95k–$126k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$109k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Research listings in New York | 255 active | 5,978 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 54% no call · 72% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Purple Cow Recruiting | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index257 active listings |
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Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k≈ 8.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo≈ 45% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.