Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in Georgia
Clinical Research Nurse jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in academic medical centers, pharmaceutical contract research organizations, and oncology trial sites, with openings at every level from entry-level research coordinator nurses through senior principal investigators. Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah lead hiring activity, anchored by employers such as Emory Healthcare, Grady Health System, and WellStar Health System, which maintain active clinical trial portfolios across multiple therapeutic areas. The most consistent openings are in oncology, cardiovascular, and infectious disease trials, reflecting Georgia's deep concentration of National Cancer Institute-designated programs and NIH-funded research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a temporary Assistant Clinical Trial Navigator with Javara, you will assist with the coordination and administration of clinical trials and report to the Manager of Site Operations and the Principal Investigator or designee. You will participate in achieving and exceeding patient enrollment goals with a dedication to quality and integrity. With a guiding principle of research participant safety, you will assist with implementing and coordinating research study procedures for the successful management of clinical trials.
Responsibilities:
- Seek to improve the patient’s experience, never compromising on safety.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and participants, healthcare partner and practice stat investigators, sponsors, and vendors.
- Support enrollment goals by contributing to enrollment strategies, striving to provide exceptional experiences for patients, and building relationships with local patient populations.
- Assist with patient identification and recruitment as needed.
- Assist in strengthening efficient working relationships with colleagues, patients, investigators, and other internal and external partners.
- Ensure scientific integrity of data and record source data appropriately and accurately inclusive of patient visit data within source, CTMS, electronic reporting systems, completing the sponsor’s case report form, and timely query resolution.
- Assist with ensuring study documentation is up to date and audit ready.
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), protocols, OSHA, proper PPE usage and other regulatory authority requirements.
- Assist with conducting and documenting the informed consent process.
- Demonstrate continuous commitment to learning and developing skill sets and knowledge base as it relates to clinical trial operations and the patient experience.
- Coordinate and schedule patient visits and conduct visits per protocols.
- Assist with performing clinical and laboratory skills such as therapeutic area specifics, obtaining vitals, EKGs, and collecting, processing, and shipping bodily samples.
- Demonstrate our Core Values such as fostering teamwork and collaboration and cultivating relationships with healthcare system representatives.
- Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience highly beneficial.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- This job operates in a professional environment.
- The noise level in this work environment is usually light to moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee will regularly use hands to reach, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and hear.
- The employee may frequently stand, walk and sit.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel: This position may require up to 20% travel regionally but may occasionally include travel to other regions or Javara headquarters in Winston-Salem, NC.
Pre-Employment Screening: Drug screen and background check required.
This job description covers the most essential functions of this position and is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Overview
As a temporary Assistant Clinical Trial Navigator with Javara, you will assist with the coordination and administration of clinical trials and report to the Manager of Site Operations and the Principal Investigator or designee. You will participate in achieving and exceeding patient enrollment goals with a dedication to quality and integrity. With a guiding principle of research participant safety, you will assist with implementing and coordinating research study procedures for the successful management of clinical trials.
Responsibilities:
- Seek to improve the patient’s experience, never compromising on safety.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and participants, healthcare partner and practice stat investigators, sponsors, and vendors.
- Support enrollment goals by contributing to enrollment strategies, striving to provide exceptional experiences for patients, and building relationships with local patient populations.
- Assist with patient identification and recruitment as needed.
- Assist in strengthening efficient working relationships with colleagues, patients, investigators, and other internal and external partners.
- Ensure scientific integrity of data and record source data appropriately and accurately inclusive of patient visit data within source, CTMS, electronic reporting systems, completing the sponsor’s case report form, and timely query resolution.
- Assist with ensuring study documentation is up to date and audit ready.
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), protocols, OSHA, proper PPE usage and other regulatory authority requirements.
- Assist with conducting and documenting the informed consent process.
- Demonstrate continuous commitment to learning and developing skill sets and knowledge base as it relates to clinical trial operations and the patient experience.
- Coordinate and schedule patient visits and conduct visits per protocols.
- Assist with performing clinical and laboratory skills such as therapeutic area specifics, obtaining vitals, EKGs, and collecting, processing, and shipping bodily samples.
- Demonstrate our Core Values such as fostering teamwork and collaboration and cultivating relationships with healthcare system representatives.
- Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience highly beneficial.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- This job operates in a professional environment.
- The noise level in this work environment is usually light to moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee will regularly use hands to reach, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk and hear.
- The employee may frequently stand, walk and sit.
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Travel: This position may require up to 20% travel regionally but may occasionally include travel to other regions or Javara headquarters in Winston-Salem, NC.
Pre-Employment Screening: Drug screen and background check required.
This job description covers the most essential functions of this position and is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee in this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research nurse jobs across Georgia.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or higher from an accredited program
- Certification as a Clinical Research Professional, such as CCRP or CCRC
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital or outpatient setting
- Demonstrated experience with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and ICH standards
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata Rave
Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research nurse in Georgia?
You must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited nursing program. Most Georgia employers then expect at least one to two years of direct patient care experience before moving into clinical trials. Earning a research-focused credential such as the Society of Clinical Research Associates CCRP certification strengthens your application considerably, and many Atlanta-area academic medical centers treat it as a practical requirement for senior trial roles.
Which companies hire clinical research nurses in Georgia?
Employers hiring clinical research nurses in Georgia right now include Emory University, Alcanza Clinical Research, and Javara, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's concentration of NCI-designated cancer programs and large integrated health systems means trial staffing needs remain consistent across both academic and community-based research sites.
Which Georgia cities have the most clinical research nurse jobs?
Atlanta, Decatur, and Woodstock account for the largest share of clinical research nurse openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because of its density of academic medical centers, major health systems, and CRO regional offices, while Augusta's concentration around Wellstar MCG Health and Augusta University Medical Center drives demand there, and growing suburban corridors around those metros contribute additional openings from community-based trial networks.
Are there remote clinical research nurse jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 43% of clinical research nurse openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The tasks most likely to shift remote or hybrid are protocol data review, regulatory document management, and sponsor teleconferences, while direct patient assessments, specimen collection, and site visits remain firmly on-site.
How can I get hired as a clinical research nurse in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to clinical research coordinator or research associate roles at Georgia's large academic medical centers, which regularly bring in nurses with strong bedside backgrounds but no prior trial experience. Emory Healthcare and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta run structured oncology and pediatric research onboarding tracks that pair new research nurses with experienced coordinators. Gaining your CCRP certification while working in med-surg or oncology at a Georgia hospital signals genuine commitment and moves your application ahead of candidates without it.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers actively hiring now. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each one.
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