Temporary Nurse Consultant

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 123,985,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in North Carolina is seeking a part-time Temporary Nurse Consultant to support oncology clinical trials, including data management and patient safety, under GCP and local policies.

Key duties include informed consent, eligibility screening, data entry, source document management and collaboration with Clinical Research Associates to facilitate trial activities.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Two years of experience in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Data coordination
• Supporting Activation Tasks
• Clinical Support
• Provides subject matter expertise and backup support for oncology trial billing compliance
• Collaboration with research teams for regulatory compliance and patient safety

Skills

Registered Nurse licensure (NC)

Education

RN licensure NC

Job description

Posting Information

• Department: LCCC - Clinical Trials - 426806


• Career Area: Research Professionals


• Posting Open Date: 09/10/2026


• Application Deadline: 09/15/2026


• Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)


• Position Title: Temporary Nurse Consultant


• Position Number: 20078569


• Vacancy ID: S028050


• Full-time/Part-time: Part-Time Temporary


• Hours per week: 20


• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM


• Position Location: North Carolina, US


• Hiring Range: $38.00 - $43.27 per hour


• Proposed Start Date: 09/21/2026


• Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

Position Information

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well‑being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team‑oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The purpose of this part‑time temporary position is to facilitate the conduct of oncology clinical trials, including subject and data management, according to federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and local and institutional policies. These responsibilities relate to the mission of the UNC / LCCC Protocol Office by maintaining the quality of research and by addressing patient safety and regulatory compliance which impact research quality and safeguard institutional integrity. The primary responsibilities of this position include the informed consent process, eligibility and screening, toxicity assessment, patient management, conducting in‑services for nurses staff in treating clinic; planning of patient recruitment methods; logistics of patient visits; logistics of obtaining and coordinating clinical samples; specimen collection as needed, enlistment of support of necessary ancillary departments; coordinating the ordering of the required supplies; preparation of study tubes, collecting source documentation; Data entry / management for assigned studies, working with Clinical Research Associates to facilitate data collection for CRFs (case report forms) and/or eCRFs for trials as assigned; prepare and participate in monitoring visits; facilitate pre‑site meetings, site initiation meetings, and plan, organize and run protocol start‑up meetings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Data coordination


• Supporting Activation Tasks


• Clinical Support


• Provides subject matter expertise and backup support for oncology clinical trial financial and billing compliance, including Epic treatment plans, research billing review, and staff guidance on compliant processes.


• Collaboration with research teams to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety

This position is integral to the mission of the UNC / LCCC Clinical Trials Office, maintaining research quality and safeguarding institutional integrity, and driving discoveries that shape the future of cancer care.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of experience in the area of specialization.

Management Preferences

• Previous experience with therapeutic clinical research involving drugs and/or devices


• Experience with direct patient contact in the hospital/clinic setting


• Experience or familiarity with medical terminology, navigation of medical records or data abstraction


• Demonstrated ability to operate at a high degree of independence


• Demonstrated ability to coordinate studies of high complexity

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Posting Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843‑2300 or send an email to [e-mail]

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.