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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Neuro-Oncology & Neurofibromatosis

Registered NurseNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$107k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

SHIFT: Day (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator to join their Neuro-Oncology and Neurofibromatosis team. This position will be Monday-Friday and the shift will be based off of the operational need.

Coordinate all clinical research activities with minimal supervision.

Assignments will include more complex studies that require a nurse's clinical expertise.

What You Will Do

  • Expected to Perform all CRC Core responsibilities as detailed for CRNC I:
  • Applies in depth knowledge of clinical research and coordinates conduct of complex studies
  • Manage study finances including sponsor invoicing & resolving study subject billing issues
  • Develop advertisement materials, informed consent document, Case Report Forms
  • Act as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals
  • Document investigational product (drug/device) accountability
  • Perform routine quality assurance and compliance checks throughout the study
  • Facilitate pre-study, site qualification, study initiation, and monitoring visits

Facilitate Study Close Out Activities

  • Maintain Clinical Trial.gov and other relevant systems
  • Assists other team members by educating, providing resources, and consulting on difficult protocols or projects
  • Understand good clinical practice (GCP) and regulatory compliance
  • Comply with Institutional, federal, state, and sponsor policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines
  • Education Qualifications
  • Technical Diploma in Nursing Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
  • Experience Qualifications
  • At least three (3) years of nursing experience Required
  • At least three (3) years of research experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

  • Clinical Research Nurse responsibilities include but are not limited to CHOP mandatories and competencies for nurses, physical assessment, vital signs, administering investigational drugs and accessing lines for labs and pharmacokinetic sampling.
  • Basic proficiency with research databases

Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 12 months - Required or
  • Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - within 12 months - Required or
  • Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
  • Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

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Salary Range

$83,700.00 - $106,700.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator will manage complex clinical research studies, including study finances, regulatory compliance, and patient liaison duties. They will also perform clinical tasks such as administering investigational drugs and assisting with pharmacokinetic sampling.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a technical diploma in nursing and have at least three years of nursing experience. A valid Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical trial management

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 48 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% are remote, 40% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Oncology jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in oncology (rn)ranked against 270 Oncology (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$84k–$107kOncology median $90k (middle half $87k–$110k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$98k in purchasing powerPennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Pennsylvania16 active272 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 27% remote · 40% no call · 75% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedPennsylvania Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment208 active listings, Nov 2026
New Oncology listings431 in the last 30 days394 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia#3 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (270 Oncology (RN) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Neuro-Oncology & Neurofibromatosis at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (RN) — ranked against 270 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 20 employers
6
<$95k
7
$95k-110k
4
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
2
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
17%
CME allowance
17%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Vantage Search Group · Twentynine Palms, California

$125k-$156k
#2

Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health 616

Telecare · San Leandro, California

$125k-$155k
#3

Case Manager Registered Nurse

$61k-$130k
#4

Case Manager Registered Nurse (Remote, EST)

$61k-$130k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Annual influenza vaccine

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 2.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.