Clinical Research Nurse

Children's Wisconsin

Clinical Research Nurse coordinating pediatric research activities for TRU protocols at Children’s Wisconsin. Providing oversight and patient care management for clinical trials involving children and adolescents.

Posted 5/30/2026part-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports and initiates a wide variety of clinical research activities including informed consent, monitoring compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements, coordination of therapy- and research-related care, and the collection, recording, reporting, and dissemination of research and program information.
Areas of focus include maintaining knowledge of research protocols, patient/family education, compliance with internal and external requirements for human subject research, and education of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and clinical research staff.
Functions with demonstrated expertise and advanced knowledge in the delivery of direct and indirect nursing care to children, adolescents, and young adults clinical trials.
The Translational Research Unit (TRU) Research Nurse will provide nursing coordination and oversight for TRU research protocols that take place both in the TRU clinic and inpatient setting.
The TRU nurse will help coordinate nursing research activities for the TRU team to ensure consistent patient care and oversight throughout the study.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN or a BSN in order to meet the recommended entry level for a professional nurse (or equivalent academic and/or professional experience) required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred or relevant experience
2+ years of experience in pediatric nursing required
BSN, PIV, and critical care/urgent care experience preferred or relevant education
Patient care management experience required for the coordination of complex research protocols.
Analytical skills necessary to assess complex study patients and protocols to develop comprehensive plans of care.
Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers.
Computer skills to keep required research records, make clinic appointments, and enter orders.
Experience with EPIC, WORD, EXCEL, and Outlook, desired.
Ability to rotate shifts and/or work flexible hours, as needed, to meet protocol needs.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
License RN-Registered Nurse (30) - State of Wisconsin required

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

pediatric nursingpatient care managementclinical researchinformed consentmonitoring complianceresearch protocolsanalytical skillsnursing coordinationcritical care experienceurgent care experience

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsteam collaboration

Certifications

BLS-Basic Life SupportRN-Registered Nurse