Hourly PRN Clinical Health Care Research Associate 

At the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is where cutting-edge discoveries move from the lab to patient care. As the front line of clinical research for both pediatric and adult populations, the CRU provides the space, expertise, and support to advance groundbreaking studies that impact lives in Iowa and beyond. Supported by the Carver College of Medicine and the Early Phase Trials Unit, the CRU conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across a wide range of conditions. Our nurses play a central role in bringing these studies to life, delivering care with compassion while ensuring research is conducted safely and with the highest standards of integrity.

The Clinical Research Nurse is at the forefront of medical innovation, administering investigational treatments and clinical assessments. Our expert nurses monitor participant health and safety according to trial protocols while collaborating closely with physicians, research staff, clinical teams, patients, and families. Their work strikes the critical balance between protecting research participants and ensuring fidelity to each study design, ultimately contributing to the discoveries that shape tomorrow’s standard of care. 

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited RN Program, with a Master’s degree in nursing, preferred, supplemented by one or more years of progressively responsible nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Iowa is required by the date of hire.
• 1-3 years recent experience (within the past 5 years) caring for patients in an acute care setting. Strong clinical nursing skills including IV insertion, phlebotomy, and assessment is required.
• General computer skills are required including MS Word and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required including positive interpersonal skills as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions. Ability to work independently. Excellent time-management skills and the ability to accurately perform detail-oriented work.

• Requires the ability to work some weekends, evenings, and nights. 

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Good clinical practice (GCP) is the ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects is desirable.
• Minimum of 1-year chemotherapy infusions experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of clinical research process is desirable.
• Experience with Epic is desirable.