RN Field-Based Health Survey Researcher

RTI International; North Carolina; On-site; USD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI International is seeking an RN Social Science Researcher to support a large-scale national health data collection. You will use your nursing background for participant-centered data collection, field operations, quality control, and documentation, with about 25% time in the field.

Travel to sites across the United States, including rural areas, and work in a mobile clinic environment. You will train staff, track data collection, test questionnaires, ensure IRB/OMB compliance, and present

Qualifications

• BS/BA in nursing, public health, sociology, psychology, political science, or related field with 3+ years experience or equivalent (associate's degree with 5 years experience).
• Minimum 1 year of direct patient care experience.
• Current RN license in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Interest or experience in survey health research or related applied research activities.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort working with participants and field teams in mobile clinic settings.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow detailed study protocols while maintaining confidentiality.
• Available for ~25% travel to sites across the United States.
• Ability to work independently and meet overlapping deadlines.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support participant-centered health data collection in mobile clinic settings using nursing judgment and established procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct virtual and in-person training sessions and field observations.
• Track data collection activities, response rates, and costs.
• Conduct quality reviews of data collection activities, systems, reports, and related documentation.
• Develop and review project materials (brochures, letters, training manuals, data collection aids).
• Test questionnaires and survey systems; document and report errors.
• Support IRB protocols, OMB packages, and other project documentation.
• Present findings to support survey research knowledge and project learning.
• Obtain informed consent and collect survey data, physical measurements, biospecimens, spirometry per study protocols in the field.
• Build rapport with participants and multidisciplinary field teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Education

BS/BA in nursing or related field

Job description

RTI International is seeking an RN Social Science Researcher to support a large-scale national health data collection. You will use your nursing background for participant-centered data collection, field operations, quality control, and documentation, with about 25% time in the field.

Travel to sites across the United States, including rural areas, and work in a mobile clinic environment. You will train staff, track data collection, test questionnaires, ensure IRB/OMB compliance, and present