Clinical Nurse

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 64,020 - 81,803; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chapel Hill seeks a Professional Nurse - Journey to join its clinical research team. The RN will provide specialized nursing services for research participants, ensuring high-quality patient care in accordance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include individual nursing care, protocol-specific clinical activities, documentation, and teamwork with various healthcare professionals. Strong nursing knowledge and a valid RN license in North Carolina are essential for this full-time position with a salary range of $64,020 - $81,803.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Strong nursing knowledge with experience in pediatrics and clinical research.
• Must possess BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to adult and pediatric research participants.
• Support investigational product administration and participant monitoring.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for safe study conduct.

Skills

Strong nursing knowledge

Effective communication

Flexibility

Organization

Technical proficiency

Education

License to practice as a Registered Nurse

Tools

Epic or similar EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Career Area

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Department

TraCS Institute-429801

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

02/25/2026

Application Deadline

04/01/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Professional Nurse - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

MH15 / GN12

Working Title

Clinical Nurse

Position Number

00037629

Vacancy ID

P020823

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

Hours Per Week

40

Work Schedule

Day shift, Monday – Friday; early clinic closure on Fridays

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$64,020 - $81,803

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.

UNC‑Chapel Hill offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team‑oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute at UNC‑CH is one of the medical research institutions working together as a national consortium to improve the way biomedical research is conducted across the country. The consortium, funded through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA), shares a common vision to reduce the time it takes for laboratory discoveries to become treatments for patients, and to engage communities in clinical research efforts. The Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CTRC) is a program of the TraCS Institute within the home of the UNC School of Medicine. The CTRC provides both inpatient and outpatient clinical services to support a wide variety of research studies involving human subjects with an array of investigators representing the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing and others.

Position Summary

A SIGN‑ON BONUS $2,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION. See Eligibility for Sign‑on Bonus below in the Special Instructions.

The primary purpose of this Registered Nurse (RN) position is to provide specialized, professional nursing services for participants enrolled in clinical research studies conducted primarily in ambulatory settings. The RN delivers high quality care to both healthy volunteers and individuals with a wide range of medical conditions, in accordance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional policies. The RN supports study implementation across multiple care environments, including the NC TraCS Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC), UNC Medical Center, and designated research locations across the UNC campus. The role ensures participant safety, supports protocol integrity, and promotes accurate data collection while maintaining care that is safe, timely, effective, equitable, compassionate, and patient‑centered.

Job Responsibilities

Care requirements are determined by the participant’s clinical condition, the research protocol, and the nature and timing of study procedures. Responsibilities include:

• Providing individualized nursing care to adult and pediatric research participants;
• Performing protocol‑specified clinical activities;
• Supporting investigational product administration and participant monitoring;
• Documenting care in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards;
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective study conduct.
• Contributing to unit operations through participation in charge nurse rotations;
• Supporting continuous quality improvement efforts and assisting with onboarding and training of staff and research personnel as appropriate.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Management Preferences

• Clinical Expertise: Strong nursing knowledge with experience in pediatrics, medical‑surgical care, clinical research, IV/phlebotomy, and biotherapy or investigational medications; BLS required.
• Effective Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate clearly and work diplomatically with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professionalism & Flexibility: Positive, adaptable, and supportive team member who contributes to a collaborative work environment.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Skilled at prioritizing multiple tasks and maintaining accuracy while working independently or within a team.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Epic or similar EMR systems and strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid NC driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

• Visual attention and mental concentration at all times, with or without accommodation, is required in this capacity due to the clinical nature of the work.
• Ability to remain in front of a computer for extended periods of time and the ability to move 30 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to travel distances within the hospital, on campus, and to off‑site locations for research on‑site functions, with or without accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory, On‑call occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Patient care involved, Rotating shifts occasionally, Shift work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally.

Special Instructions

Eligibility for Sign‑on Bonus: Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: A newly hired permanent full‑time or permanent part‑time (more than 20 hours a week) employee is eligible for a sign‑on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). An employee is not eligible for a sign‑on bonus if:

• The employee has held a SHRA position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
• The employee has previously received a sign‑on bonus from any North Carolina State agency or university; or
• UNC‑CH has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This SHRA sign‑on bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA sign‑on policy can be found at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.