Per Diem Clinical Nurse Educator

Description


We are seeking a Registered Nurse to serve as a Field Engineer providing hands-on support during a multicenter clinical study involving a surgical device used in open procedures. This per diem role involves working directly in the operating room (OR) during initial site activation to ensure

• Proper device use
• Adherence to study protocol
• Accurate intra-operative data collection

You will act as a clinical and procedural expert, partnering with surgeons, OR staff, and research teams to support consistent and high-quality study execution. This is a per diem, as-needed role requiring flexibility, advanced clinical knowledge, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Bachelor's degree required
• Current, active nursing license in good standing
• Strong clinical experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Hands-on exposure to cardiovascular surgical procedures
• Experience with clinical trials or research studies strongly preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of clinical education, training, or device support experience preferred
• Deep understanding of operating room protocol and sterile field practices
• Ability to educate and influence surgeons, nurses, and operating room staff in real time
• Availability for per diem assignments, including early mornings and full-day procedures
• Ability to travel regionally or nationally, including overnight stays
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and adaptability in fast-paced surgical environments
• Comfortable using mobile tools for documentation and communication

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide on-site education and intraoperative support during cardiovascular procedures within a clinical trial
• Educate healthcare teams on the proper use, handling, and integration of the investigational product
• Reinforce procedural best practices while maintaining strict adherence to clinical trial protocols
• Deliver education before, during, and after procedures to surgeons, nurses, and OR staff
• Maintain subject matter expertise on the product, procedure, and study requirements
• Ensure all interactions align with clinical, regulatory, and company guidelines
• Complete required training and maintain ongoing competency
• Document case activity and provide clear, timely post-case reports and feedback
• Ensure proper handling and care of any clinical support materials or equipment
• Represent the organization with a high level of professionalism in all clinical settings

Work Conditions

• Per diem / as-needed schedule based on clinical trial needs
• Work performed in hospital operating rooms and surgical centers
• Requires standing for extended periods and participation in live surgical procedures
• Travel required, including early morning starts and possible overnight stays

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health? Each life we positively impact makes our work worthwhile. By joining one of our field medical teams, you will partner with some of the most talented clinicians in the industry and be reminded why you chose a career in healthcare. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients' lives around the world.

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Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

As a Syneos Health freelance, temporary, or contract employee, you may be eligible to participate in the Company 401k match and benefits such as paid time off or benefits through provisions in the Affordable Care Act or State-specific requirements depending on the terms of your employment. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements for temporary/freelance/contract employees.


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