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Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida

Research Nurse, Cardiovascular Research, $15,000 Bonus, FT, 8A-4:30P

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$98k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence.

For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care.

Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

  • Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
  • Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
  • A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
  • And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

The Research Nurse is responsible for enlisting, maintaining, and assuring protocol compliance for all patients on clinical trials. Collaborates with physicians in determining eligibility of patients for clinical trials. Provides education to staff and patients.

Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Estimated salary range for this position is $75337.60 - $97938.88 / year depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Degrees

Bachelors.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
  • Basic Life Support.
  • Collab Inst Training Init.
  • Registered Nurse.

Additional Qualifications

  • Clinical Study Coordinator Certification preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical trials and GCP concepts.
  • Experience with computer data entry and database management.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Attention to details and accuracy.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents.
  • Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and implement solutions.
  • Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years

EOE, including disability/vets

Key Responsibilities

The Research Nurse is responsible for enlisting patients into clinical trials and ensuring strict adherence to research protocols and regulatory standards. They collaborate with physicians to determine patient eligibility and provide essential education to both staff and patients.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Patient educationAttention to detailRegulatory compliance

Cardiology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 49 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 39% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Registered Nurse jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$98kRegistered Nurse median $83k (middle half $79k–$98k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$84k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Registered Nurse listings in Florida332 active6,083 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 31% remote · 39% no call · 73% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onFlorida Registered Nurse listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment332 active listings, Oct 2026
Registered Nurse pay trend+15.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$87k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 15 employers
6
<$95k
6
$95k-115k
3
$115k-135k
4
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
25% this job
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$136,708 - $150,000
#2

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#3

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+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Cardiology (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 57 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Baptist Health South Florida

Hospitals and Health Care
Coral Gables, Florida
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Growth Opportunities

Living in Boca Raton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$645k≈ 8.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,967/mo≈ 47% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
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.