Research Nurse - Thoracic H&N Med Onc - Rsch

UT MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Nurse to support the coordination and management of clinical research protocols, ensuring protocol compliance and high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with research teams and study participants while adhering to GCP and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold RN licensure, BSN preferred, with 1 year RN experience and current BLS/CPR; ACLS/PALS as required by area.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and current state licensure in Texas.
• 1 year RN experience required.
• BLS/CPR on hire; ACLS and PALS preferred as required by unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical and operational management of research protocols.
• Support implementation and coordination of designated research studies.
• Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, policies, GCP, and federal regulations.
• Monitor and support patients participating in clinical research studies.
• Document patient care, interventions, and outcomes per standards.

Skills

RN experience

BLS

CPR

ACLS

PALS

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Nurse to support the coordination and management of clinical research protocols. Within [Department information not provided], the Research Nurse plays an important role in supporting research study implementation, ensuring protocol compliance, and contributing to high-quality patient care. The Research Nurse collaborates with research teams and study participants while maintaining adherence to institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable federal regulations.

UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Research Nurse position directly supports the organization's research mission through clinical oversight, patient monitoring, protocol execution, and regulatory compliance. The Research Nurse serves as a key contributor to both research outcomes and participant safety.

The ideal candidate will possess the education, experience, and licensure required to perform professional nursing responsibilities within a clinical research environment. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to support research protocol implementation, deliver patient-centered care, communicate effectively with patients and research teams, and maintain compliance with institutional, regulatory, and protocol requirements.

Salary Range: $77,500 - $97,000 - $116,500

Why Us?

As a Research Nurse at UT MD Anderson, you will contribute directly to advancing cancer research while supporting the care and safety of patients participating in clinical studies. This role offers opportunities for professional development, research experience, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful contributions to innovative clinical research initiatives while supporting work-life balance and career growth.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities

Clinical Research & Patient Care

• Assist with the clinical and operational management of research protocols
• Support the implementation and coordination of designated research studies
• Ensure compliance with protocol requirements, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable federal regulations
• Monitor, assess, and support patients participating in clinical research studies
• Demonstrate clinical competence while adhering to institutional guidelines and protocol policies
• Document patient care, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with institutional, federal, and protocol standards

Education & Team Orientation

• Apply teaching and learning principles to address patient and family educational needs
• Identify opportunities to expand professional knowledge and research-related competencies
• Participate in educational and professional development activities
• Support team orientation and ongoing learning initiatives as appropriate

Communication & Professional Practice

• Use effective and appropriate communication skills when interacting with patients
• Accept and incorporate constructive feedback into professional practice and performance improvement efforts
• Locate, interpret, and utilize institutional and departmental policies and procedures as needed
• Foster respectful and professional interactions with patients, colleagues, and research team members

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental, clinical, and research objectives
• Adhere to the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and applicable institutional standards
• Support research protocol execution and patient care activities for clinical research participants

EDUCATION

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

Work Experience

• Required: 1 year Registered nurse experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Upon Hire and
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or
• Required: CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire
• Preferred: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire
• Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183776
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 77,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Soft
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes