Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.) to deliver treatment, monitoring, and follow-up analysis for trial participants. You will collect health histories, monitor for adverse effects, recruit eligible patients, and ensure informed consent is obtained in accordance with federal regulations. Position requires an R.N.

credential and adherence to CDC vaccination standards. The role offers growth within an established clinical research network and a structured team environment

Qualifications

• Requires the Registered Nurse (R.N.) credential.
• Experience with clinical trial processes and patient consent is implied.
• Willingness to adhere to vaccination and CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during trial.
• Identifies potential participants and oversees recruitment for experimental research.
• Collects health data, monitors adverse events, and reports to PI/IRB.
• Prepares and coordinates with team to ensure protocol compliance.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Summary

Provide treatment, monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinical trial participants. Take health histories, watch for negative effects, and collect samples. Adhere to federal and regulatory requirements regarding patient information. Work collaboratively with team members and physicians. Identify potential clinical trial participants and oversee the process of recruiting those patients for experimental research. Ensure patient has information about the trial's potential benefits and risks, and that all information is understood well enough to give informed consent. Requires the Registered Nurse (R.N.) credential. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Job Summary

Provide treatment, monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinical trial participants. Take health histories, watch for negative effects, and collect samples. Adhere to federal and regulatory requirements regarding patient information. Work collaboratively with team members and physicians. Identify potential clinical trial participants and oversee the process of recruiting those patients for experimental research. Ensure patient has information about the trial's potential benefits and risks, and that all information is understood well enough to give informed consent. Requires the Registered Nurse (R.N.) credential. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during trial.
• Proposes and negotiates alternatives for protocol. Educates staff about the scientific aspects of the study.
• Applies pharmacological knowledge to help PI determine idiosyncrasies and unexpected results. Evaluates adverse events (AE), intervenes when necessary and reports details to PI. Conducts follow-up to determine resolution of AE. Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.
• Presents related information to community for recruitment purposes or to other research professionals in a variety of settings.
• Mentors and trains new and subordinate employees.
• Helps determine personnel required to complete trial and develop the timeline for trial completion. Reviews study related data to assure compliance with study protocol.
• Prepares emergency use report.
• Manages pharmacokinetic collection and storage.
• Relates lab results to PI and sponsor.
• Ensures appropriate maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• May perform bedside care.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Team Culture

• Supports a transparent and supportive work environment
• Reliable, displays a positive attitude, does not engage in gossip, supports the team and is flexible
• Communicates problems, issues and frustrations to supervisor and/or OB/WCSL Leadership

University of Utah Health Benefits Package

University of Utah Health is proud to offer a generous benefits package! Our healthcare plans include medical and dental coverage, prescriptions, basic vision coverage, and behavior health benefits. Employees are eligible for a discount of up to $25 per month on their premiums for participating in our Well-U Wellness Program. Our retirement plan includes automatic enrollment into our University-funded 401(a) plan with a contribution rate of 14.2%! Additional benefits include half-off tuition for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children, University-provided Part I life insurance, and discounts through many retail vendors who have teamed up with the University. Visit our Benefits website for more information at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits.

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), I

Provide treatment, monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinical trial participants. Take health histories, watch for negative effects, and collect samples. Adhere to federal and regulatory requirements regarding patient information. Work collaboratively with team members and physicians. Identify potential clinical trial participants and oversee the process of recruiting those patients for experimental research. Ensure patient has information about the trial's potential benefits and risks, and that all information is understood well enough to give informed consent. Requires the Registered Nurse (R.N.) credential. Requires basic skill set and proficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), II

Provide treatment, monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinical trial participants. Take health histories, watch for negative effects, and collect samples. Adhere to federal and regulatory requirements regarding patient information. Work collaboratively with team members and physicians. Identify potential clinical trial participants and oversee the process of recruiting those patients for experimental research. Ensure patient has information about the trial's potential benefits and risks, and that all information is understood well enough to give informed consent. Requires the Registered Nurse (R.N.) credential. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), III

Provide treatment, monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinical trial participants. Take health histories, watch for negative effects, and collect samples. Adhere to federal and regulatory requirements regarding patient information. Work collaboratively with team members and physicians. Identify potential clinical trial participants and oversee the process of recruiting those patients for experimental research. Ensure patient has information about the trial's potential benefits and risks, and that all information is understood well enough to give informed consent. Requires the Registered Nurse (R.N.) credential. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Requires current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some earlier mornings and later evenings may be required.

Department: 00931 - Ob/Gyn Research Network

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 25.00 to 54.00

Close Date: 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled