The Research Nurse will deliver high-quality care to trial participants, monitor their well-being, and respond to emergencies while administering investigational compounds and performing study procedures like ECGs and venipuncture. Responsibilities also include collecting and processing biological samples and ensuring strict adherence and accurate record-keeping for clinical protocols.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate’s or BS degree in Nursing with current state licensure, along with 2–3 years of nursing experience and required phlebotomy experience. A current CPR/AED certification is mandatory, with ACLS preferred, alongside a passion for learning and comfort with structured rotating schedules.
associate degreebachelor degreeTeamworkAdaptabilityPhlebotomyEmergency ResponseVenipunctureClinical JudgmentTelemetryProtocol ComplianceBiological Sample CollectionECGsAdverse Event DocumentationNursing ExpertiseInvestigational Compound AdministrationTechnology Based Data Entry
Job description
Research Nurse - Early Phase Clinical Trials (Night Shift) Location
Daytona
Beach,
FL
Schedule: Night Shift Monday–Friday: 10‑hour shifts, 9:00
PM - 7:30
AM
Weekends (as scheduled): 12‑hour shifts, 7:00
PM - 7:30 AM Predictable nights. Meaningful work. A chance to shape the future of medicine—while the world sleeps. As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we operate four Early Phase Clinical Research Units across the UK and US. We are seeking a dedicated Night Shift Research Nurse to support the execution of innovative Early Phase clinical trials, ensuring participant safety and protocol accuracy during overnight hours. This role is ideal for nurses who prefer night work, value schedule transparency, and thrive in a focused clinical research environment.
Why
You’ll
Love
This
Role
Clear
Shift
Structure: Work primarily 10‑hour overnight shifts during the week, with extended 12‑hour coverage on weekends as needed—providing consistency while supporting critical study operations.
Focused
Overnight
Environment: Night shifts offer a quieter, more controlled setting, allowing you to concentrate on protocol‑driven patient care, monitoring, and precise data collection.
Growth in
Early
Phase
Research: Gain exposure to multiple therapeutic areas and first‑in‑human and early‑development studies, building specialized expertise in clinical research nursing. Purpose‑Driven
Impact: Maintain hands‑on patient care while contributing directly to the development of future treatments during key overnight study periods.
Your
Impact: You'll collaborate with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies at a critical stage of clinical development - establishing the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of new drugs. You'll maintain direct participant interaction while witnessing the development of innovative therapies firsthand. What You’ll Do Deliver high-quality care to trial participants using your clinical judgment and nursing expertise. Monitor participant well-being, document adverse events, and respond to emergencies. Administer investigational compounds and perform study-related procedures (ECGs, telemetry, venipuncture, etc.). Collect and process biological samples, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with protocols. What You Bring Associate’s or BS degree in Nursing with current state licensure. CPR/AED certification (ACLS preferred). 2–3 years of nursing experience. Phlebotomy experience. A passion for learning and adaptability to a structured rotating schedule. Join us on nights and enjoy a role where consistency meets purpose—structured overnight rotations that support work‑life balance while you help shape the future of medicine.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(K)
Life
Paid time off (PTO)
STD/LTD
Work
Environment: Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel. Exposure to biological fluids. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.
Physical
Requirements: Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 10-12 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment. Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Regular and consistent attendance. Varied hours may be required. The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:
Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue. Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot. Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly. Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment. What do you get? Regular, full-time, or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers) 401(K) Paid time off (PTO) Employee recognition awards Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups) Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here. Didn’t find what you were looking for? Join our Global Talent Network to stay connected with Fortrea, drive innovation and contribute to our mission of advancing life-saving therapies for patients worldwide. Follow us and stay updated about Fortrea on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor. At Fortrea, we're all about turning the “impossible” into "I'm possible." Together, we break barriers to deliver exceptional service to our patients, fueled by a shared commitment to teamwork and excellence. Regardless of your role, we're all family, working together to achieve extraordinary results. At Fortrea, your career isn't just a job – it's a journey of making the exceptional possible, every day.
