Research Nurse

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Responsibilities

• This position will primarily support research in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine within DOM; however, there may be opportunities to support additional areas within the department as needed.
• ORS Clinical Trials is a centralized unit supporting research across 11 divisions within DOM.
• Serves a primary point of contact for emergent study participant situations related to adverse effects or complications of the study Prepares research participant information/consent/authorization May provide expertise, training, and guidance to the community, peers, and/or students Supervises the day-to-day activities of research work unit Secures and schedules logistics for clinical research projects according to the research plan Assists in the recruitment and screening of subjects for clinical studies by conducting physical health assessments Serves as main point of contact and liaison to project participants, investigators, research sponsors, and the research team delivering study information in accordance with established research project standards and protocols Assists regulatory coordinator in maintaining clinical research regulatory compliance for assigned protocols including but not limited to the IRB approval and regulatory documents per FDA, HHS and GCP guidelines Provides professional nursing care to patients according to established protocols Provides appropriate treatment plan direction and information to study participants Collects, verifies, and enters data into database and analyzes clinical information data Assists with development of a comprehensive budget for each clinical research protocol Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Office of Research Services Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere.
• The Office of Research Services (ORS) within the Department of Medicine (DOM) supports clinical research professionals and participants in advancing medical discovery to improve health outcomes across Wisconsin and beyond.
• ORS provides expert guidance, resources, and infrastructure to facilitate high-quality clinical trials and foster collaboration among investigators, industry partners, and research teams.

Requirements

• Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage.
• Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check.
• See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”).

Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to interact with patients and researchers independently using initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to structure time to meet multiple deadlines.
• Two years of previous nursing experience Registered Nurse (RN) License required by the start date of the position.
• The application has only one attachment field.
• Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration
• Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.

Cover letter required Resume required

• Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above.
• Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position.
• University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.
• The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
• This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility.
• Must provide a valid driver's license.
• If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
• The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver.
• If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.
• Reading and understanding of research principles and methodology and ability to apply that knowledge to a clinical trials environment.

Preferred

• Experience in cardiovascular nursing or emergency/urgent care nursing Experience in clinical trials, knowledge of good clinical practice, understanding of federal research regulations Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; focus in Nursing or closely related field preferred

Pay

The starting salary for the position is $65,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
• For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026 .

Current Employees

If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Job details

Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Research Nurse Job Summary: The Department of Medicine (DOM) offers a unique opportunity for a Research Nurse to join our Clinical Trials team within the Office of Research Services (ORS).

Schedule and location

• Typical work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with very rare time on weekends, evenings or holidays.
• This position is full or part-time, 80%-100% This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Position of trust

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.
• The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

How to Apply

• For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser.
• To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now.
• You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.

Application review

• Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process.
• References will be requested from final candidates.
• All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

Contact Information

• Karen Olson, RN, MSM, CCRC, [email protected] , 608- 263-1544 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
• See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Equal opportunity

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website .

Accommodation

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to.

Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Background check and confidentiality

• Employment may require a criminal background check.
• It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
• The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
• See Wis.
• Stat. sec.
• 19.36(7).

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