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Enloe Health
Chico, California

Clinical Research Nurse - Cancer Center (Full-Time, Days)

Registered NurseNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54.38-$73.41/hr

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Job Description

ECC Admin Cancer Center

Compensation Range

  • $54.38 - $73.41
  • Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
  • Shift: Days
  • Days off: Variable
  • Hours per pay period: 80
  • Shift length: 8 Hours

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve.

As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support.

If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) is a licensed professional responsible for coordinating clinical care and research activities to support the safe, compliant, and effective conduct of clinical trials.

Working collaboratively with investigators, research staff, providers, and interdisciplinary care teams, the CRN coordinates patient care in accordance with Enloe Health standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, regulatory requirements, and study protocols.

The CRN promotes participant safety, protects the rights and welfare of research participants, supports informed consent processes, and ensures accurate data collection and documentation.

The CRN supports the development and implementation of oncology and non-oncology clinical research programs, including gene and cellular therapies. The position collaborates with academic partners, community organizations, sponsors, investigators, and regulatory agencies to expand patient access to clinical research and emerging therapies.

Working under the direction of the Enloe Community Care Center of Excellence Program Manager, the CRN serves as a clinical and research resource to patients, providers, and nursing staff in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The position supports study implementation, protocol compliance, investigational therapy administration, participant monitoring, community outreach, education, and research pipeline development while promoting excellence in patient outcomes, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based nursing practice.

Education / Training / Experience

Minimum

  • Two years of RN experience.
  • Two years of infusion therapy, oncology, hematology, transplant, cellular therapy, or related clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Experience coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams.

Desired

Experience in clinical research or research coordination.

Experience in oncology, hematology, gene therapy, cellular therapy, regenerative medicine, or transplant services.

Experience working with academic medical centers, research networks, community organizations, and external partners.

  • Advanced knowledge and utilization of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
  • Knowledge of FDA, IRB, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and CIRM requirements.

Licenses / Certifications

Minimum

Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

High level understanding and proficiency in Electronic Medical Record systems and clinical research processes. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex clinical research studies while ensuring participant safety and protection of human subjects. Possesses strong clinical assessment skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Demonstrates excellent organizational, project management, communication, and collaboration skills required to support multidisciplinary clinical research programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with investigators, nursing personnel, external research partners, sponsors, community organizations, and regulatory agencies. Behavior should be reflective of Enloe Health core values.

Benefits Information

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

  • $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
  • Prescription and dental group insurance
  • Retirement with employer match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
  • Extended Sick Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at enloe.org to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email recruiter@enloe.org to receive a full summary of benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Nurse coordinates clinical care and research activities to ensure the safe and compliant conduct of clinical trials. They work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to support study implementation, participant monitoring, and accurate data collection.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current California Registered Nurse license and have at least two years of RN experience, specifically in infusion, oncology, or related clinical fields. Proficiency in EMR systems and knowledge of regulatory guidelines like GCP and FDA requirements are essential.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical research coordinationOncology nursingPatient care coordinationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 47 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 62% have no call, 79% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 331 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Chico

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.2
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Chico, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Enloe Health

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

Benefits & Perks

$0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
Prescription and dental group insurance
Retirement with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
Extended Sick Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance