Clinical Research Nurse Jobs
Clinical Research Nurse jobs are open across academic medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and hospital systems, at every level from coordinator-level RN to principal investigator support and lead study nurse, with specializations in oncology trials, Phase I–IV drug studies, and rare disease research. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs
- Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management,subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training,collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
- Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study
- Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects,sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs.
- Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
- Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
- Create, collect and submit regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements.
- Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person pre screens.
- Create and execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
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High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
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Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs
- Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management,subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training,collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
- Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study
- Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects,sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs.
- Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
- Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
- Create, collect and submit regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements.
- Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person pre screens.
- Create and execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
-
High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
-
Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
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Who's Hiring
- UT Southwestern Medical Center40
- EmVenio Research36
- Iterative Health33
- Massachusetts General Hospital33
- Houston Methodist29
Top Industries Hiring
- Education69
- Healthcare & Medical Services69
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals25
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Human Resources2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research nurse jobs.
- Active RN license in the state of employment
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and Good Clinical Practice standards
- Experience with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or REDCap
- CCRP or CCRC certification preferred or required by many employers
- Ability to obtain and maintain site-specific training and protocol certifications
Tips for Your Clinical Research Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to protocol language
Highlight specific protocol types you've worked on, such as oncology, cardiovascular, or rare disease trials. Recruiters scan for ICH-GCP compliance experience and study phase familiarity, so mirror the exact terminology from each job posting rather than generalizing your clinical background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with your CCRP or CCRC credential
Many postings list the Certified Clinical Research Professional or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential as preferred. If you hold one, put it after your name on the resume header, not buried in the certifications section, where it's easy to miss during a fast initial screen.
Target CROs alongside hospital systems
Contract research organizations often have higher hiring volume than academic hospitals and run multi-site trials that let you diversify your protocol experience fast. Search by organization type, not just job title, to catch openings that may be posted under slightly different role names.
Prepare for a competency-based clinical interview
Panels for clinical research nurse roles typically include a principal investigator and a regulatory coordinator. Practice walking through a protocol deviation you caught and how you escalated it, since real-scenario judgment questions are standard and distinguish clinical research experience from general nursing backgrounds.
Negotiate study coordinator support before you accept
Ask directly how patient-facing consent appointments, data entry, and IRB submissions are split between the nurse and coordinators. The answer reveals your actual workload and whether the role is nurse-led or nurse-adjacent, which affects both day-to-day satisfaction and your long-term professional development.
Clinical Research Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research nurses?
The companies hiring the most clinical research nurses right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, EmVenio Research, and Iterative Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Academic medical centers and large contract research organizations consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many clinical research nurse jobs are remote?
About 44% of clinical research nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on patient-facing nature of most study roles. Remote positions tend to be concentrated in regulatory affairs support, protocol training, and telehealth-based observational studies where direct patient contact is not required.
How do you become a clinical research nurse?
Start by earning your RN license and spending time in a clinical specialty relevant to the trials you want to work on, such as oncology, cardiology, or neurology. Then seek out a research coordinator or research assistant role at a hospital or CRO to gain protocol exposure. Completing a GCP certification course and pursuing the CCRP credential from the Society of Clinical Research Associates strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get a clinical research nurse job with limited experience?
Yes, some entry points exist even without direct research experience. Hospitals running clinical trials often hire RNs into research coordinator-adjacent roles and provide protocol training on the job. Emphasize any chart documentation rigor, informed consent conversations, or investigational drug administration you performed in a clinical setting, since those transferable skills closely map to core research nurse duties.
What does the clinical research nurse interview process look like?
Most hiring processes involve an initial phone screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the principal investigator, a lead study coordinator, and sometimes a regulatory or IRB liaison. You'll typically be asked to walk through a past protocol deviation or adverse event scenario. Some employers add a short written exercise on consent documentation or eligibility screening to assess your attention to detail.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from academic medical centers, contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and hospital systems across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing.
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