Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in Indiana
Clinical Research Nurse jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Indianapolis suburbs like Carmel and Fishers, and the South Bend and Fort Wayne metros, where large academic medical centers and pharmaceutical-aligned health systems drive consistent hiring. Major employers with a lasting presence in Indiana include Indiana University Health, Eli Lilly and Company's clinical operations division, and Eskenazi Health, all of which run ongoing clinical trial programs. Oncology, cardiovascular, and neurology trials see the strongest demand for qualified research nurses across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Department
PED-CLINICAL TRANSLAT RESEARCH (IN-PCTR-IUINA)
Department Information
The Department of Pediatrics employs nearly 1,000 faculty and staff who work alongside employees of Riley Hospital for Children and students of Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) to make Riley Children's Health Indiana's largest and most skilled pediatric system. At IUSM, our mission and core values define who we are, how we act, and what we aspire to accomplish.
Job Summary
The Clinic Coordinator oversees the daily patient care and administrative operations for the Department of Pediatrics Children's Clinical Research Center (CCRC). This position manages pediatric participant check-in/check-out, specialized research and clinic scheduling, billing, insurance clearance, patient demographic verification, and compliant practice management software use. The Clinic Care coordinator also serves as the primary operational liaison between research team members, building Primary Duties and Responsibilities management, and patient families, for both clinical and research study teams.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Coordinates and schedules individual research participant visits by processing study team request forms and accurately inputting appointment details into practice management and scheduling software.
- Directs the check-in and check-out processes for both clinical and research visits, ensuring correct patient demographic verification and a smooth workflow.
- Performs insurance confirmation, clearance, and processing as required for clinical appointments.
- Oversees the maintenance, stocking, and supply management for clinical and research equipment, ensuring al associated logs, calibration records, and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
General Responsibilities
- Supervises daily activities of patient care services staff and business operation functions.
- Assists in establishing schedules and assigns work.
- Recommends various personnel actions, including but not limited to recruiting, interviewing, selection, hiring, other training, and discipline actions of clinic.
- Manages patient check-in and check-out, centralized scheduling, revenue processing, insurance processing, maintenance of patient records, and compliant use of practice management software.
- Resolves patient care issues.
- Serves as the primary liaison for clinic staff, building operations, faculty and student clinic scheduling and patient communication with clinic leadership.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
Preferred
- Associate's degree in Medical Administration, business, or a closely related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 4 years of experience in a medical office or related setting.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Possesses a high degree of initiative.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$48,000.00 - 53,000.00 annually determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Clinic Operations
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
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Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
PED-CLINICAL TRANSLAT RESEARCH (IN-PCTR-IUINA)
Department Information
The Department of Pediatrics employs nearly 1,000 faculty and staff who work alongside employees of Riley Hospital for Children and students of Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) to make Riley Children's Health Indiana's largest and most skilled pediatric system. At IUSM, our mission and core values define who we are, how we act, and what we aspire to accomplish.
Job Summary
The Clinic Coordinator oversees the daily patient care and administrative operations for the Department of Pediatrics Children's Clinical Research Center (CCRC). This position manages pediatric participant check-in/check-out, specialized research and clinic scheduling, billing, insurance clearance, patient demographic verification, and compliant practice management software use. The Clinic Care coordinator also serves as the primary operational liaison between research team members, building Primary Duties and Responsibilities management, and patient families, for both clinical and research study teams.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Coordinates and schedules individual research participant visits by processing study team request forms and accurately inputting appointment details into practice management and scheduling software.
- Directs the check-in and check-out processes for both clinical and research visits, ensuring correct patient demographic verification and a smooth workflow.
- Performs insurance confirmation, clearance, and processing as required for clinical appointments.
- Oversees the maintenance, stocking, and supply management for clinical and research equipment, ensuring al associated logs, calibration records, and documentation remain accurate and up to date.
General Responsibilities
- Supervises daily activities of patient care services staff and business operation functions.
- Assists in establishing schedules and assigns work.
- Recommends various personnel actions, including but not limited to recruiting, interviewing, selection, hiring, other training, and discipline actions of clinic.
- Manages patient check-in and check-out, centralized scheduling, revenue processing, insurance processing, maintenance of patient records, and compliant use of practice management software.
- Resolves patient care issues.
- Serves as the primary liaison for clinic staff, building operations, faculty and student clinic scheduling and patient communication with clinic leadership.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
Preferred
- Associate's degree in Medical Administration, business, or a closely related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 4 years of experience in a medical office or related setting.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Possesses a high degree of initiative.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$48,000.00 - 53,000.00 annually determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Clinic Operations
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research nurse jobs across Indiana.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty area
- Experience with clinical trial protocols, GCP guidelines, and regulatory documentation
- Certified Clinical Research Professional or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential preferred
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems and clinical trial management software
- Strong patient assessment skills and ability to administer investigational treatments per protocol
Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research nurse in Indiana?
You need an active registered nurse license issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam after completing an accredited nursing program. Most Indiana employers then look for at least one to two years of direct clinical experience before hiring into a research role. From there, earning a credential such as the Certified Clinical Research Professional through the Society of Clinical Research Associates strengthens your application considerably and is increasingly expected at Indiana academic medical centers.
Which companies hire clinical research nurses in Indiana?
Indiana clinical research nurse roles are posted by Eli Lilly, Indiana University, and Elanco and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Indiana's deep pharmaceutical industry roots, anchored by Eli Lilly's Indianapolis headquarters, make it one of the more active states for industry-sponsored trial nursing roles alongside academic medical center positions.
Which Indiana cities have the most clinical research nurse jobs?
Indianapolis, Indiana, and Hobart have the most clinical research nurse openings in Indiana. Indianapolis dominates the distribution because it is home to IU Health's research network, Eskenazi Health, and Eli Lilly's clinical operations, while South Bend and Fort Wayne openings are largely tied to Beacon Health System and Parkview Health, both of which run active trial programs in their respective regions.
Are there remote clinical research nurse jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of clinical research nurse openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that most trial nursing duties require direct patient contact, specimen collection, and on-site protocol administration. The portions of the role most likely to go remote are regulatory documentation, participant follow-up calls, and data entry tasks, which some Indiana employers allow from home on a part-time basis.
How can I get hired as a clinical research nurse in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to research coordinator or clinical research associate roles at Indiana academic medical centers such as IU Health or Eskenazi Health, both of which periodically hire nurses transitioning from bedside care into research support positions. Nurses moving from oncology, cardiology, or infusion units carry directly transferable skills and are frequently considered. Completing a Good Clinical Practice certification before applying and volunteering on a departmental trial at your current employer are the two steps that most consistently help Indiana candidates without formal research experience clear the initial screening.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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