Research Nurse Coordinator Jobs
Research Nurse Coordinator jobs are open across academic medical centers, pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and hospital systems, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior and lead, with specializations in oncology trials, cardiovascular studies, and pediatric research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
GU Precision Oncology
VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Nurse to support clinical care and research activities for Veterans with prostate, bladder, kidney, and, occasionally, other cancers. Working under the overall direction of the Principal Investigator and research leadership, the nurse collaborates with clinical providers, research staff, Pharmacy, Pathology, Genetic Counseling, and participating VA sites.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical Research Related Responsibilities
· Coordinate care for Veterans with cancers, mainly genitourinary cancers, including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers.
· Identify and screen patients who may be eligible for precision oncology services, molecular testing, germline testing, and clinical trials.
· Collaborate with oncology providers, Pharmacy, Pathology, Genetic Counseling, and other clinical services to coordinate testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
· Educate patients and caregivers about treatment options, testing, research opportunities, and ongoing care plans.
· Perform protocol-required nursing assessments and monitor for adverse events, side effects, or changes in clinical status.
· Serve as a patient advocate and resource, helping Veterans navigate complex cancer care and facilitating access to services across VISN 1 sites.
· Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and other clinical meetings to support high-quality cancer care.
Research and Project Management Responsibilities
· Coordinate and manage clinical research activities in accordance with study protocols, VA policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and human subjects protections requirements.
· Screen, recruit, enroll, and retain participants for clinical trials and other research studies.
· Obtain informed consent and HIPAA authorization as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
· Coordinate study visits, laboratory testing, specimen collection, investigational drug activities, and protocol-required follow-up.
· Collect, enter, and maintain accurate study data and documentation.
· Prepare and maintain regulatory files and assist with protocol submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, monitoring visits, and audits.
· Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, coordinating centers, and participating VA sites to ensure protocol compliance and timely completion of study activities.
· Support research program operations, including study tracking, performance metrics, reporting, education, and quality improvement activities.
· Coordinate multi-site research studies, including study start-up activities, regulatory submissions, site onboarding, and activation processes
· Manage study tracking, communications, meeting coordination, and other administrative and operational tasks necessary to ensure efficient study conduct and compliance with applicable requirements.
Basic Requirements (Title 38 RN)
· U.S. Citizenship (unless non-citizen appointment is authorized when qualified citizens cannot be recruited).
· Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
· Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
· English language proficiency (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in oncology, clinical research, precision medicine, care coordination, or patient navigation.
· Knowledge of informed consent, human-subject protections, research documentation, and clinical-trial activities.
· Experience working with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
· Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Pay: $90,747.00 - $137,220.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a U.S. citizen or U.S. national?
Experience:
- Clinical research: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
GU Precision Oncology
VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Nurse to support clinical care and research activities for Veterans with prostate, bladder, kidney, and, occasionally, other cancers. Working under the overall direction of the Principal Investigator and research leadership, the nurse collaborates with clinical providers, research staff, Pharmacy, Pathology, Genetic Counseling, and participating VA sites.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical Research Related Responsibilities
· Coordinate care for Veterans with cancers, mainly genitourinary cancers, including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers.
· Identify and screen patients who may be eligible for precision oncology services, molecular testing, germline testing, and clinical trials.
· Collaborate with oncology providers, Pharmacy, Pathology, Genetic Counseling, and other clinical services to coordinate testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
· Educate patients and caregivers about treatment options, testing, research opportunities, and ongoing care plans.
· Perform protocol-required nursing assessments and monitor for adverse events, side effects, or changes in clinical status.
· Serve as a patient advocate and resource, helping Veterans navigate complex cancer care and facilitating access to services across VISN 1 sites.
· Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and other clinical meetings to support high-quality cancer care.
Research and Project Management Responsibilities
· Coordinate and manage clinical research activities in accordance with study protocols, VA policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and human subjects protections requirements.
· Screen, recruit, enroll, and retain participants for clinical trials and other research studies.
· Obtain informed consent and HIPAA authorization as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
· Coordinate study visits, laboratory testing, specimen collection, investigational drug activities, and protocol-required follow-up.
· Collect, enter, and maintain accurate study data and documentation.
· Prepare and maintain regulatory files and assist with protocol submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, monitoring visits, and audits.
· Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, coordinating centers, and participating VA sites to ensure protocol compliance and timely completion of study activities.
· Support research program operations, including study tracking, performance metrics, reporting, education, and quality improvement activities.
· Coordinate multi-site research studies, including study start-up activities, regulatory submissions, site onboarding, and activation processes
· Manage study tracking, communications, meeting coordination, and other administrative and operational tasks necessary to ensure efficient study conduct and compliance with applicable requirements.
Basic Requirements (Title 38 RN)
· U.S. Citizenship (unless non-citizen appointment is authorized when qualified citizens cannot be recruited).
· Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
· Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
· English language proficiency (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in oncology, clinical research, precision medicine, care coordination, or patient navigation.
· Knowledge of informed consent, human-subject protections, research documentation, and clinical-trial activities.
· Experience working with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
· Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Pay: $90,747.00 - $137,220.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a U.S. citizen or U.S. national?
Experience:
- Clinical research: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research nurse coordinator jobs.
- Active RN licensure in the state of employment required
- One or more years of clinical research or trial coordination experience preferred
- Experience with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and ICH standards
- Proficiency in electronic data capture systems such as REDCap or Medidata Rave
- CCRC or CCRP certification required or expected within a defined timeframe
- Familiarity with IRB submission and regulatory binder maintenance
Tips for Your Research Nurse Coordinator Job Search
Lead your resume with protocol experience
Hiring managers scan for specific protocol types before reading anything else. List the therapeutic areas, phase types, and sponsor categories you've worked with, so your resume passes the first filter fast.
Highlight your regulatory and documentation skills
Detail your hands-on experience with informed consent processes, case report form completion, and adverse event reporting. Coordinators who can name the specific systems they've used stand out from those who list only general research experience.
Pursue your CCRC or CCRP certification early
Many institutions treat the Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential as a tiebreaker between otherwise equal candidates. If you're eligible to sit for the exam, list your exam date on your resume to signal you're on track.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research nurse coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare protocol-specific examples for interviews
Interviewers for coordinator roles almost always ask how you've handled a protocol deviation or a subject screen failure. Prepare two or three concrete examples with outcomes before your first phone screen, not your onsite.
Negotiate start dates around active trial timelines
If you're mid-protocol at your current position, name that in your offer conversation. Most research sites expect a transition period and will work around an active enrollment window, which protects both you and your current subjects.
Research Nurse Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research nurse coordinators?
The most active employers for research nurse coordinators right now are Washington University in St. Louis, Iterative Health, and University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the most openings are in Missouri, Georgia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large contract research organizations tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many research nurse coordinator jobs are remote?
About 43% of research nurse coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by role type. Coordinators focused on data management, regulatory submissions, and study startup tend to have the most remote flexibility, while those managing active subject visits are almost always required on-site.
How do you become a research nurse coordinator?
Start by earning your RN license and gaining direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, then move into a research environment through a staff nurse or research assistant role at a hospital or academic institution. From there, build your protocol experience across therapeutic areas, complete your Good Clinical Practice training, and pursue the CCRC or CCRP certification once you meet the eligibility requirements.
Can you get hired as a research nurse coordinator with no research experience?
Yes, many institutions hire RNs into coordinator roles based on strong clinical backgrounds, particularly in oncology, cardiology, or critical care units that work alongside research teams. Emphasize any exposure to study protocols, patient education, or data documentation in your current role, and apply to sites that advertise training programs for coordinators new to research.
What does the research nurse coordinator interview process look like?
Most research nurse coordinator interviews begin with a phone screen from a recruiter or hiring manager covering your clinical background and research exposure, followed by a panel interview with the principal investigator, research director, and sometimes a lead coordinator. Expect scenario-based questions about protocol deviations, informed consent, and subject retention, and in some cases a brief review of a sample case report form or regulatory document.
Where can I find and apply to research nurse coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to research nurse coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, therapeutic area preferences, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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