Clinical Research Nurse (PRN)
Listed compensation
$45K - $55K
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Job Description
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research
Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence.
We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.
At Adams Clinical, You’ll Find
- A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement
- Opportunities for professional growth and learning
- A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity
- If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team.
Job Role
As a member of our clinical team, you will work under the supervision of our physician principal investigators and clinical nurse manager on the conduct of pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials in accordance with FDA regulations and GCP guidelines.
Typical tasks will include but not be limited to IV catheterization and drug infusion, injections, phlebotomy, medical record and lab results review, reconciling medications, and medical liaising. The ideal candidate will have recent bedside experience. Clinical research experience is a plus.
In addition, clinical research nurses at Adams Clinical will also work closely with other members of the study team, providing mentoring, direction, and guidance to clinical research coordinators. This position will also involve general research-related responsibilities like facilitating the informed consent process, administration of screening procedures, data entry, maintenance of regulatory binders, and other nursing functions as required in support of the clinical trial.
Key Responsibilities
- IV placement, initiation and management of IV infusions per sponsor provided protocol
- Assist with difficult phlebotomy and IV placement for phlebotomy
- Administration of subcutaneous or intramuscular injections
- Medical record review
- Assist with collection of AEs, concomitant medications, medical history
- Medical support on site
- Willingness to commute to two locations in Massachusetts Boston area
- Uphold GCP
Job Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- No prior clinical research experience needed
- Pay: $45K-55K annual salary, commensurate with experience
Benefits
401(k) / 401(k) matching
Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent.
All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate’s or employee’s qualifications relevant to the position.
These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.
In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required time frame. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing. Recent bedside experience is required, while prior clinical research experience is considered a plus.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Research Nurse (PRN) at Adams Clinical a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) — ranked against 337 active Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 48 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 56% have no call, 77% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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