First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Clinical Trial for a travel nursing job in Fullerton, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Clinical Trial
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Clinical Research RN (CRN) | Phase I Clinical Trials
Job ID: 3515831
Location: Fullerton, CA
Department: Clinical Research RN
Assignment Dates: 11/16/2026 – 05/17/2027
Duration: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hours: 5×8-hour shifts
On-Call/Weekends: No weekends; Monday–Friday on-site
Charting System: EHR experience required; IDX, Meditech, NextGen, and PACS are a plus
Certifications: BLS required; CRCC preferred
License: California RN license
Experience: At least 2 years required; 2+ years of clinical research experience preferred
Critical Submission Guardrails
- Clinical research experience: 2+ years preferred; the requisition lists at least 2 years required in the job overview.
- Nursing experience: 3+ years of subspecialty nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting preferred.
- License: California RN license required. Compact license must be in hand at submission, per compliance notes.
- Certifications: BLS required; CRCC preferred.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, on-site; no weekends.
- Research specialty: Rheumatology is highly preferred. Oncology, CAR-T, and inpatient clinical research experience are also strong advantages.
- Holiday commitment: Must be available to work 3 of the 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
- References: Two professional references covering one year within the last three years are required during compliance, before start.
- Submission details: Include all requested time-off/scheduling restrictions upfront. Candidate must disclose any prior employment, travel contract, or registry/per-diem work at a Providence facility, including location and dates.
- System restriction: Candidate may be submitted to only one Providence facility at a time.
- Local radius: 50 miles; local candidates are accepted at a lower bill rate. Pay details were not provided, and bill rates are excluded.
Job Summary & Clinical Scope:
This is a patient-facing and administrative Clinical Research RN position supporting Phase I clinical trials, with a focus on rheumatology. The nurse coordinates clinical research protocols while maintaining compliance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, and research subject protections.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating clinical trial activities with investigators, research program managers, sponsors, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Recruiting and enrolling participants, facilitating informed consent, and educating patients and families about study requirements, risks, benefits, and research subject rights.
- Maintaining accurate study binders, regulatory documentation, source records, tracking logs, and participant records.
- Supporting IRB submissions, monitor visits, audits, protocol compliance, and adverse-event reporting.
- Performing or supporting clinical assessments, including 12-lead EKGs, patient histories, and related research procedures.
- Maintaining study medication and supply inventory, temperature logs, and secure research records.
- Training and assisting clinical research coordinators as needed.
Preferred background and skills:
- Rheumatology clinical research experience.
- Oncology, CAR-T, or inpatient study experience.
- Experience with informed consent, regulatory documentation, study files, IRB submissions, and clinical trial phases.
- Ability to obtain 12-lead EKGs and train others in the procedure.
- Patient education skills, knowledge of lab values and pulse oximetry, and understanding of human-subject research protections.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
Job ID: 3515831 Location: Fullerton, CA
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus