PS Research Nurse

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a PS Research Nurse to facilitate clinical research within the Cardiothoracic Division. You will perform nursing duties in alignment with study protocols, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with clinicians, ICU staff, and sponsors on complex trials involving critically ill patients.

This full-time, day-shift role located on the Campus in Salt Lake City offers involvement in high-impact research and rigorous oversight to

Responsibilities

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during trial.
• Proposes and negotiates alternatives

Job description

Details

Open Date 08/31/2026

Requisition Number PRN46064B

Job Title PS Research Nurse

Working Title PS Research Nurse

Career Progression Track F

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00265 - Cardiothoracic Division

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 22.88 to 48.00

Close Date 11/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Assists in facilitating the conduct of clinical research by performing research and clinical duties. Provides patient care within the scope of nursing practice and in compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. Serve as the clinical champion for a critical care study, ensuring that the research protocol is seamlessly integrated into daily patient care while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, regulatory compliance, and scientific integrity. Work closely with providers, ICU nurses, advanced practice providers, research staff, and study sponsors to coordinate complex clinical trial(s) involving critically ill patients. Actual skills and responsibilities may vary accordingly.

Responsibilities

1. Assesses and ensures subject safety during trial.

2. Proposes and negotiates alternatives