Clinical Research Nurse

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) - Charleston, SC Job Description
This role involves performing technical and clinical requirements of study protocols, including tasks such as venipuncture, specimen processing, vital signs monitoring, and more. You will work closely with investigators and sponsors, ensuring compliance with study protocols and maintaining accurate documentation. This is an exciting opportunity to support clinical research trials with a focus on injections and intravenous infusions.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical and clinical requirements of study protocols, including venipuncture, specimen processing, and vital signs monitoring.
- Conduct electrocardiograms, IV infusions, IV pump operations, Holter monitoring, pulmonary function testing, allergy testing, urine/serum pregnancy testing, strep throat screening, injections (IM or SQ), and other procedures necessary for the protocol.
- Attend investigator meetings, site initiation visits, and coordinator meetings to obtain training on drug preparation and administration.
- Monitor for possible complications with the administration of study drugs, with a focus on injections and intravenous infusions.
- Maintain accurate dispensing logs, separate from those of the coordinator.
- Document laboratory data and adverse reactions, notifying investigators, sponsors, and the Institutional Review Board of any unexpected or serious events.
- Assist other staff members based on the needs and priorities of the research organization.
- Actively recruit and effectively promote clinical trials to suitable patient participants.
- Complete training on the Clinical Trial Management System and maintain skills for database updates and participant reimbursement.
- Communicate patient status, recruitment status, and clinical needs to investigators and the Site Manager.
- Build and maintain relationships with monitors from sponsoring companies through various communication methods.
- Proactively promote the site for future trials and respond to queries promptly.
- Prepare study documentation for sponsor or FDA audits and assist auditors during audits.
- Order clinical supplies and maintain scheduled assessments of equipment.
- Monitor and maintain temperatures for refrigerators, freezer units, and investigational product storage.
- Maintain certification for packaging and shipping specimens on dry ice.
- Act as the OSHA Representative for the site, including maintaining employee immunization records.
- Perform equipment calibration and support training and development of clinical skills for site staff.
- Travel to other sites within the network may be required to support increases in workload or studies/projects.
Essential Skills
- Active SC RN license
- Experience in clinical research, preferably as a CRC/CRN
- Experience with vaccine/injections
- Proficiency in chart review, patient recruitment, EDC, EMR, and clinical research
- Knowledge of GCP and pre-screening patients
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Prior experience in research or as a CRC/CRN is ideal
- Certification for packaging and shipping specimens on dry ice
Work Environment
This position requires working on-site for five days a week (Monday to Friday), totaling 40 hours. Occasionally, travel to other locations within the network may be necessary to support workload increases or specific studies/projects. You will be working in a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement within the organization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Pleasant, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mount Pleasant,SC. About Actalent

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