Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in North Carolina

Clinical Research Nurse jobs in North Carolina are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in academic medical centers, pharmaceutical research organizations, and contract research organizations across the state, with openings at every level from entry-level study coordinators to senior principal investigators. The heaviest hiring is in the Research Triangle area, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem, where institutions like Duke Health, UNC Health, and Wake Forest Baptist Health anchor large clinical trial programs. The most sought-after specialties include oncology trials, cardiovascular research, and rare disease studies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerIQVIA
Top cityDurham, NC
Cities hiring15
Work type53% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology
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Clinical Research Coordinator - Oncology
Southeast Clinical Oncology Research Consortium, Inc (SCOR-NCORP
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Data Science
Research & Academia
$55k - $69k/yr
On-Site

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Clinical Research Coordinator Public Health Sciences
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Clinical Research Coordinator Public Health Sciences
Atrium Health
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$26.55 - $39.85/hr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Clinical Research Coordinator
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Clinical Research Coordinator
Innovo Research
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$42k.2 - $58k.65/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Clinical Research Coordinator Public Health Sciences
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Clinical Research Coordinator Public Health Sciences
Advocate Aurora Health
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$26.55 - $39.85/hr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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FSP Sr Clinical Research Associate
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FSP Sr Clinical Research Associate
Thermo Fisher Scientific
North Carolina
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Clinical Research Nurse Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Durham
16 jobs
Charlotte
8 jobs
Winston-Salem
6 jobs
Raleigh
4 jobs
Chapel Hill
3 jobs
Morrisville
3 jobs
Greensboro
2 jobs
Greenville
2 jobs
Cary
1 job

Clinical Research Nurse Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

IQVIA8 open roles
Fortrea5 open roles
Advocate Aurora Health5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Science & Research
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Education

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research nurse jobs across North Carolina.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
  • Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or specialty setting
  • Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and ICH requirements for clinical trials
  • Experience with electronic data capture systems and clinical trial management platforms
  • CCRP or CCRC certification preferred or required by many North Carolina research employers
  • Strong ability to obtain informed consent and manage protocol compliance for enrolled subjects

Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical research nurse in North Carolina?

You become a clinical research nurse in North Carolina by first holding an active RN license issued or endorsed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most hiring institutions in the state expect at least a BSN and some clinical bedside experience before moving into research. From there, completing a Good Clinical Practice training course and pursuing CCRP or CCRC certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals strengthens your candidacy significantly.

Which companies hire clinical research nurses in North Carolina?

Employers hiring clinical research nurses in North Carolina right now include IQVIA, Fortrea, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's dense network of academic medical centers and pharmaceutical headquarters in the Research Triangle creates year-round openings across both sponsor-side and site-based roles.

Which North Carolina cities have the most clinical research nurse jobs?

Durham, Charlotte, and North Carolina have the most clinical research nurse openings in North Carolina. The Research Triangle concentration in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is driven by Duke Health, UNC Health, and the region's pharmaceutical corridor, while Charlotte's openings reflect Atrium Health's large trial portfolio and Winston-Salem's volume traces to Wake Forest Baptist Health's academic research enterprise.

Are there remote clinical research nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, but they're rare. About 47% of clinical research nurse openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the largely hands-on nature of trial nursing, which requires direct subject contact, consent procedures, and on-site protocol assessments. The parts of the role most likely to be remote are data review, regulatory documentation, and sponsor communication for experienced coordinators in decentralized trial models.

How can I get hired as a clinical research nurse in North Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to research coordinator or clinical trial associate roles at North Carolina academic medical centers, which regularly post positions open to nurses with strong bedside skills but no direct research background. Duke Health, UNC Health, and WakeMed run structured onboarding programs that train new staff in Good Clinical Practice and protocol management. Completing a free GCP certification course and gaining experience as a charge nurse or in a specialty unit like oncology or cardiology makes the transition far easier.

Where can I find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs in North Carolina?

You can find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly.

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