Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in Texas

Clinical Research Nurse jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in academic medical centers, pharmaceutical research organizations, and large hospital-affiliated trial units, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinators through senior and principal investigator-support roles. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by institutions and organizations such as MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and ICON plc, all of which maintain substantial clinical trial operations in Texas. Oncology, cardiovascular research, and neurology trials represent the most consistent demand for clinical research nurses in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles169+
Top employerHouston Methodist
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring39
Work type84% On-site
Top industryEducation

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Manager, Clinical Research, Office of Clinical Research
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
New 6h ago
Manager, Clinical Research, Office of Clinical Research
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Program Management
Master's degree in social science
10,000+

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Clinical Research Assistant I
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Clinical Research Assistant I
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Laboratory Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Fortrea
PRN Lab Technician I, Early Phase Clinical Research – Dallas, TX
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Fortrea
New 13h ago
PRN Lab Technician I, Early Phase Clinical Research – Dallas, TX
Fortrea
Dallas, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Laboratory Science
10,000+

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Houston Methodist
Clinical Trial Research Coordinator I
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Houston Methodist
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Clinical Trial Research Coordinator I
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Science
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Biopharma Informatic
Clinical Research Coordinator
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Biopharma Informatic
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Clinical Research Coordinator
Biopharma Informatic
Humble, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
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Clinical Research Nurse Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
30 jobs
Austin
14 jobs
San Antonio
11 jobs
Plano
7 jobs
Galveston
7 jobs
Irving
5 jobs
Edinburg
5 jobs
Fort Worth
5 jobs

Clinical Research Nurse Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

  • Houston Methodist
    Houston Methodist15
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center
    UT Southwestern Medical Center12
  • Pinnacle Clinical Research
    Pinnacle Clinical Research9
  • Iterative Health
    Iterative Health7
  • Retina Consultants of Texas
    Retina Consultants of Texas7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education10
  • Healthcare & Medical Services9
  • Science & Research3
  • Agriculture & Farming3
  • Medical Devices2

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
  • Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital or research setting
  • Experience with GCP guidelines and human subjects research protocols
  • CCRP or CCRC certification from the Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred
  • Proficiency in electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or REDCap
  • Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations governing clinical trial conduct

Clinical Research Nurse Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical research nurse in Texas?

You need an active Registered Nurse license from the Texas Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. From there, most Texas employers expect at least one to two years of bedside or clinical experience before moving into research. Pursuing certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates, such as the CCRP credential, strengthens your application and is often required by major research institutions and contract research organizations in Texas.

Which companies hire clinical research nurses in Texas?

Employers hiring clinical research nurses in Texas right now include Houston Methodist, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Pinnacle Clinical Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's deep concentration of academic medical systems, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical trial sites means consistent hiring activity throughout the year, particularly in the Houston and Dallas metro areas.

Which Texas cities have the most clinical research nurse jobs?

Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most clinical research nurse openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its exceptional density of cancer, cardiovascular, and rare disease trial activity anchored by institutions like MD Anderson and Texas Medical Center affiliates, while Dallas benefits from UT Southwestern and a large network of CRO offices, and San Antonio draws from its military medicine research infrastructure and UTHSCSA-affiliated programs.

Are there remote clinical research nurse jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinical research nursing is largely hands-on, requiring direct patient contact, specimen handling, and on-site protocol adherence, so most roles are facility-based. About 16% of clinical research nurse openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to involve study coordination tasks such as data entry, regulatory document management, and participant follow-up calls rather than direct patient care.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for a clinical research coordinator or clinical trials nurse associate role at a large Texas academic medical center, where prior bedside nursing experience substitutes for direct research background. MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Southwestern both run structured onboarding programs that train new research nurses in GCP and protocol adherence. Nurses transitioning from oncology, cardiology, or ICU units are frequently favored because those clinical backgrounds map directly to the most active trial areas in Texas.

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

You can find and apply to clinical research nurse jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that match your experience and specialty and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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