CRN - Wilmington, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse - Wilmington, NC

Job Description

We are seeking a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) to perform technical and clinical requirements for study protocols. This includes tasks such as venipuncture, specimen processing, vital signs monitoring, electrocardiograms, IV infusions, and other procedures necessary for study protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical and clinical requirements of study protocols, such as venipuncture and specimen processing.
• Attend investigator meetings, site initiation visits, and coordinator meetings for training on drug preparation and administration.
• Monitor for complications with study drug administration, focusing on injections and intravenous infusions.
• Maintain accurate dispensing logs, including information about lot numbers and drug vs. placebo.
• Document laboratory data and adverse reactions, notifying investigators and sponsors of serious events.
• Assist other staff as needed and participate actively in patient recruitment for clinical trials.
• Complete training on the Clinical Trial Management System, updating databases and handling participant reimbursements.
• Communicate patient recruitment status and clinical needs to investigators and site managers.
• Maintain relationships with monitors from sponsoring companies through various forms of communication.
• Promote the site for future trials and respond to queries promptly.
• Prepare study documentation for audits and assist auditors during the audit process.
• Order clinical supplies, monitor protocol-specific rescue drugs, and manage code/crash cart assessments.
• Monitor and maintain temperature controls for investigational product storage.
• Maintain certification for packaging and shipping specimens on dry ice.
• Act as the OSHA Representative for the site, maintaining employee immunization records and administering vaccines.
• Perform equipment calibration as needed and support training and development of clinical skills for site staff.
• Travel to other sites within the network may be required to support workload increases or studies/projects.

Essential Skills

• Active RN license for NC.
• 1+ years of prior CRC/CRN/Research experience is ideal.
• If no prior research experience, a minimum of 2+ years of bedside nursing experience is required.
• IV Insertion experience is a significant advantage.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Chart review
• Patient recruitment
• EDC and EMR proficiency
• Clinical research
• GCP knowledge
• Pre-screening patients
• Phlebotomy skills

Work Environment

The role is based on-site for 5 days a week (Monday to Friday), totaling 40 hours. You will work in a dynamic environment supporting one of the leading healthcare providers in the US, with opportunities for advancement from CRC I to CRC II, Team Lead, Project Manager, and more.

Recruiter Myles Laney

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, NC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

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