Casual Research Nurse Clinical Research
Listed compensation
$33.94-$50.91/hr
The week · per this postingWeekdays only
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Job Description
Building Location
6th Ave Building
Department: 1019991 CLINICAL TRIALS - INDIRECTS - EIRH
Job Description
Education Qualifications:
Manages all aspects of conducting clinical trials. As the primary resource for the protocols, the research nurse will act as liaison between the investigators, primary care providers, the scientific and institutional review boards, and the sponsor.
Along with the investigator, the research nurse will screen, enroll and follow study subjects of all ages, ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring while the subjects are on study. Responsible for all data and source documentation, untoward event reporting, and maintenance of complete regulatory files.
Preferred Qualifications
Research experience
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
- Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Current licensure as a registered nurse with one of the following states: Minnesota, Wisconsin, or North Dakota. Must gain licensure with the remaining 2 states within 3 months of hire or transfer
- BLS certification within 1 month from hire date
FTE
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0800
Shift End Time
1630
Weekends
No
Holidays
No
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range
$33.94 - $50.91
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.
For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Key Responsibilities
The research nurse manages all aspects of clinical trials, acting as a liaison between investigators, providers, and review boards. They are responsible for screening and enrolling subjects, ensuring protocol compliance, and maintaining accurate regulatory documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current registered nurse license in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or North Dakota and obtain the remaining licenses within three months. A BLS certification is required within one month of the hire date.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 55% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 152 active listings.
Ambulatory Care Nursing pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Casual Research Nurse Clinical Research at Essentia Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) — ranked against 378 active Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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