Research Nurse (Per Diem) - Greater Portland, OR /Vancouver, WA area
Listed compensation
$68k-$115k
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Syneos Health as a Per Diem Research Nurse – Portland/Vancouver Area in Washington, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $67K - $115K
- Company car or car allowance
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Commission/bonus eligibility
- Flexible PTO
- Sick time
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Syneos Health as a Per Diem Research Nurse – Portland/Vancouver Area.
Key Responsibilities
The Research Nurse will conduct clinical trial visits at patient homes and clinical sites, ensuring all procedures follow trial protocols and SOPs. They are responsible for accurate data documentation, administration of trial medication, and reporting adverse events to the project management team.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience and current GCP certification. Proficiency in clinical nursing skills such as venepuncture and ECG, along with strong organizational and communication abilities, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Research — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$91k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Registered Nurse roles.
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