- Requisition Number: JR10003866
- Remote Type: On Site
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Category: Health and Wellness Services
- Application Period Opens: Nov. 20, 2025
- Apply By: Dec. 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST
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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Registered Nurse NE
Job Summary:
The Raison Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Psychedelic Clinical Research Nurse to support studies of psilocybin-assisted interventions. The nurse in this role will collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, facilitators, and research staff to ensure participant safety through IV placement and management, clinical monitoring, and oversight of study procedures. Because study drugs are administered while participants are asleep, this position requires overnight shifts at the Wisconsin Sleep Clinic, including weekends. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong clinical skills, attention to detail, familiarity with research practices, and a compassionate, professional approach to working with participants in sensitive clinical settings.
Additional Information:
- Work Schedule: Up to 12–14 hours of coverage during weekend overnight shifts (typically Saturdays, with potential for weekday shifts in the future), averaging twice per month.
- This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
- This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Provides care to individuals within a specialized area of medicine to ensure physical and mental well-being
- Participates in medical research as needed in collaboration with medical professionals and internal and external stakeholders
- May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Psychiatry, Clinical Research
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to basic and clinical research that furthers the understanding and development of new treatments for patients with mental illness, training the next generation of leaders, and providing excellent patient care to a broad range of patients.
Compensation:
The minimum starting pay rate for the position is $40 per hour; negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; required by start date of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in venous access and IV placement, including IV management and patient monitoring.
- Prior experience or demonstrated familiarity with clinical research procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and professional approach to working with patients in clinical settings.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
Education:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attached field.
Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
Contact Information:
KaBao Chang, kchang52@wisc.edu, 608-263-6062