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Hartford, Connecticut

Clinical Research Registered Nurse - RN - Oncology

Registered NurseNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

At Trinity Health Of New England, the Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) plays a vital role in advancing innovative patient care through clinical research. Working under the direction of the Research Administrator and in partnership with Principal Investigators, the CRN coordinates and manages clinical research studies while ensuring participant safety, regulatory compliance, and data integrity.

This position serves as a key liaison among physicians, research participants, sponsors, regulatory agencies, and interdisciplinary care teams. The Clinical Research Nurse provides direct patient care related to research protocols, oversees study implementation and regulatory activities, and contributes to the successful execution of clinical trials that support Trinity Health's mission of serving communities through compassionate, evidence-based care.

The ideal candidate combines strong clinical nursing expertise with research knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects in a collaborative healthcare environment.

What You Will Do

Coordinate and facilitate all phases of clinical research studies, from feasibility assessment and study start-up through study closeout.

Collaborate with Principal Investigators, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure successful study implementation.

  • Perform protocol-required clinical procedures and assessments within the scope of nursing practice.
  • Review study eligibility criteria and assist investigators in determining participant eligibility.
  • Manage study participant care throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

Monitor participant safety and report adverse events in accordance with study protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.

Develop and oversee informed consent processes in compliance with federal regulations and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements.

  • Educate participants and families regarding research studies, procedures, risks, and benefits.
  • Prepare, submit, and maintain regulatory documentation including IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, adverse event reports, and study correspondence.
  • Collect, review, and submit study data according to protocol and sponsor requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the applicable state(s) of practice required.
  • Clinical Research certification through ACRP, SOCRA, or equivalent professional organization preferred.
  • Clinical research experience in an academic medical center, healthcare system, or industry-sponsored environment preferred.
  • Experience coordinating clinical trials and regulatory submissions preferred.
  • Position Highlights and Benefits
  • Full Time, 40 Hours, Days
  • Great benefits from Day 1
  • Patient-centric environment
  • Career growth and advancement potential

Why Join Trinity Health Of New England?

At Trinity Health Of New England, you'll be part of a nationally recognized health system committed to transforming healthcare through innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate service. Our research professionals help bring new treatment options and improved outcomes to the patients and communities we serve.

Join a team where your expertise contributes directly to advancing patient care and shaping the future of medicine.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Registered Nurse will coordinate and manage oncology clinical trials, ensuring protocol adherence and patient safety. They will perform clinical assessments, administer study treatments, and maintain accurate documentation for research data.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with experience in oncology or clinical research settings. Strong clinical skills and the ability to manage complex research protocols are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oncology NursingPatient AssessmentData Collection

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 62% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Trinity Health ranks #1 of 11 employers hiring Registered Nurse on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 13.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 33 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
17%
CME allowance
10%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Oncology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k
Typical market rent
$1,600/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Great benefits from Day 1
Patient-centric environment
Career growth and advancement potential