Clinical Research Nurse / Paramedic, Early Phase Clinical Trials - Daytona Beach, FL

Meaningful work in 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.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated rotating shift Clinical Research Nurse / Paramedic to support the execution of innovative Early Phase clinical trials, ensuring participant safety and protocol accuracy. This role is ideal for nurses who prefer rotating shifts or night work, value schedule transparency, and thrive in a focused clinical research environment.

Schedule

Work primarily 10-hour shifts during the week, with extended 12-hour coverage on weekends as needed—providing consistency while supporting critical study operations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s or BS degree in Nursing with current state licensure.
• CPR/AED certification (ACLS preferred).
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Paramedic, EMT, LVN, LPN or RN, preferred.
• 2–3 years of related experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• A passion for learning and adaptability to a structured rotating schedule.

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.

What to expect

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.

Benefits

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)