Clinical Research Nurse II

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans is seeking a Research Nurse II to manage RN duties in clinical trials and ensure protocol compliance and patient safety under supervision.

The role includes screening, enrolling and following study patients, maintaining regulatory files, adverse event reporting, and liaison with investigators, IRB and sponsor to support trial operations and ongoing learning for advancement toward RN III.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required and active in Louisiana by date of hire.
• Bachelor degree required; 2 years nursing or clinical research experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage RN duties in clinical trials with protocol adherence.
• Screen, enroll and follow study patients under supervision.
• Maintain regulatory files and report adverse events.
• Coordinate with investigators, IRB and sponsor for protocol compliance.

Skills

RN licensure

Two years nursing or clinical research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CCRC (ACRP) certification

CCRP (SoCRA) certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Research Nurse II is to manage RN responsibilities in the conduct of clinical trials. The research nurse is required to have an in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations. As one of the primary RN resources for the CTU protocols, the Research Nurse II acts as a liaison between the patient, investigator, Institutional Review Board, and sponsor in carrying out the RN responsibilities of the protocol. The Research Nurse II can screen, enroll, and follow study patients, under the supervision, ensuring protocol compliance and close patient monitoring, continuing the required learning process required in this second level position for advancement toward a Research Nurse III position. The Research Nurse II provides direct patient care for clinical trials subjects. The Research Nurse II assists with independent data and source documentation, adverse event reporting and maintenance of complete regulatory files, under direct supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• RN with current licensure required. Must be licensed through the State of Louisiana by date of hire.
• Bachelor Degree required.
• Two years of nursing experience or two years of clinical research experience as a study coordinator

Preferred Qualification:

• Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or ACRP), National Board of Medical Examiners, OR Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP through the Society of Clinical Research Associates or SoCRA) is strongly desired.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing strongly desired

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail] .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1852
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 09/04/2026, 01:30 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department SOM LACaTS Clinical Research Resources Core