Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

About the Opportunity

An established clinical research site is seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Research Nurse (RN) to join its growing team in Charlotte, NC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse looking to apply their clinical expertise within a research environment, supporting clinical trial participants and contributing to the delivery of high-quality clinical studies.

The successful candidate will play a key role in participant safety, clinical assessments and protocol-driven research activities, working alongside an experienced team of research professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct participant assessments, obtain vital signs and perform protocol-required clinical procedures.
• Support participant screening, enrolment and scheduled clinical trial visits.
• Perform phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen collection and processing in accordance with study protocols.
• Administer investigational medications and study treatments when authorised and appropriately trained.
• Monitor participants for adverse events and changes in clinical status, escalating concerns to the appropriate medical personnel.
• Support informed consent procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and site policies.
• Maintain accurate source documentation, nursing notes, medication records and study-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with clinical trial protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators and other site staff.
• Assist with study preparation, monitoring visits, audits and inspections.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of patient safety and ethical research.

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) licence.
• Previous nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, physician's office or similar patient-facing healthcare environment.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient care and documentation skills.
• Experience with vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols and manage multiple participant visits in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Clinical Research Nurse or within a clinical research site.
• Experience supporting Phase I–IV clinical trials.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations and clinical research documentation.
• Experience with investigational product administration and adverse event reporting.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical trial management systems.

The Opportunity

• Work within a collaborative clinical research environment.
• Contribute to studies that advance medical knowledge and treatment development.
• Develop your clinical research expertise and broaden your experience across clinical trials.
• Join a team committed to participant safety and research quality.