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Research Nurse

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$100k

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Job Description

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success.

By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe.

We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

As the Research Nurse your primary responsibility is to screen, enroll and follow study subjects, ensuring protocol compliance and close monitoring while the subjects are on study. You are responsible for all data collection, source documentation, and recording of adverse events.

You will be enrolling patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up of eligible participants according to protocol requirements.

  • You will review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with physician and patient.
  • You will ensure the protection of study patients by verifying informed consent procedures and adhering to protocol requirements.
  • You will use the protocol as the only tool to screen, treat, and follow patients.
  • You will complete and document screening/eligibility accurately.
  • You will complete and document the informed consent process accurately and has all parties sign/date as required, including HIPAA Authorization.
  • You will accurately complete and submit on-study forms within two weeks of enrollment.
  • You will ensure that patient documentation is completed at each clinic visit while in screening.

You will ensure that all medications are approved prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies.

You will accurately calculate and document BSA, Creatinine Clearance, Urine Protein: Creatinine ratio, and any other calculations or conversions required per protocol.

You will ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements.

You will document appropriately when patients are removed from protocol.

You will ensure reconsent of patients at the next scheduled visit, following availability of updated ICF, and documents process appropriately

You Should Have for This Position

  • An Associate Degree; preferably a Bachelor’s Degree
  • RN License
  • Knowledge of medical and research terminology
  • Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP

Knowledge of the Clinical Research Processes

  • At least on year of oncology experience, preferably hematology and/or transplant.
  • At least one year of experience in a research setting preferred
  • Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) Preferred

The salary range for this position is: $83,000 - $100,000 annually.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development.

In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country.

It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade.

SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Key Responsibilities

The Research Nurse is responsible for screening, enrolling, and monitoring study subjects while ensuring strict adherence to clinical trial protocols. They manage all aspects of data collection, source documentation, and the accurate recording of adverse events throughout the patient's participation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an RN license and possess at least one year of oncology experience, with preference given to those with hematology or transplant backgrounds. A minimum of an Associate Degree is required, while a Bachelor’s Degree and research certifications like ACRP or CCRP are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient screeningAdverse event reportingHIPAA complianceMedical terminologyFDA regulations

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

In Colorado, the Registered Nurse weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (67 salary observations; 125 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (2,130 salary observations; 9,243 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 65% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Oncology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 273 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k≈ 6.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
401k with employer contributions
Paid time off
Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities