Clinical Trials Research Nurse

Marshall University; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall University in Huntington, WV seeks a Research Nurse to coordinate nurse-led activities in clinical trials. You will support participant identification, screening, consent, and visits while ensuring protocol fidelity and patient safety.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, specimen handling, data documentation, and collaboration with investigators and staff. Candidates should have WV RN licensure, at least 2 years of clinical nursing, and familiarity with GCP/IRB requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Active West Virginia RN licensure by start date.
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to follow study protocols and document clearly.
• Willingness to travel to participating sites.
• GCP, human subjects protection, and study training completed.

Responsibilities

• Support participant identification, screening, and enrollment per protocol.
• Explain study activities and obtain consent when qualified.
• Plan and conduct study visits and coordinate investigations.
• Identify barriers to participation and provide support.
• Perform nursing assessments and vital signs per protocol.
• Collect, label, store, and transport specimens as required.
• Administer study treatments per protocol and coordinate with pharmacy.
• Educate participants on procedures and self-management.
• Support remote visits and remote monitoring as needed.
• Maintain source records and study documentation with accuracy.

Skills

Nursing care

Clinical trial coordination

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Documentation

Travel willingness

GCP/IRB knowledge

Electronic health records

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Marshall University in Huntington, WV seeks a Research Nurse to coordinate nurse-led activities in clinical trials. You will support participant identification, screening, consent, and visits while ensuring protocol fidelity and patient safety.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, specimen handling, data documentation, and collaboration with investigators and staff. Candidates should have WV RN licensure, at least 2 years of clinical nursing, and familiarity with GCP/IRB requirements.