Clinical Research Nurse - Medical Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

Clinical Research Nurse, CTSA/Clinical Research Unit - Georgetown University

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) provides expert, independent care to patients in clinical research and standard-of-care settings, with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. As an essential member of a multidisciplinary team, this role demands a proactive nurse dedicated to advancing research while upholding excellence in patient care and regulatory integrity. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead study coordination as the primary liaison, ensuring seamless study implementation, protocol adherence and regulatory compliance

• Deliver direct patient care to research participants and standard-of-care patients across various health conditions and age groups within the CRU, clinical and other community settings as required.

• Collect and manage specimens and clinical data in accordance with study protocols.

• Educate and advocate for research participants, ensuring informed consent and adherence to ethical guidelines.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize research execution and patient care.

• Maintain expertise in safety regulations and compliance with institutional, federal, and local research guidelines.

• Adapt to flexible scheduling, including days, nights, and weekends, based on CRU needs.

Work Interactions

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) collaborates with nursing staff, Clinical Research Coordinators, Study Coordinators, Investigators and Clinicians to ensure seamless protocol implementation on the CRU. Serving as a key liaison, the CRN ensures studies are conducted per protocol while also providing standard care to non-research patients. This position interacts with educating CRU staff and collaborating institutions on assigned study protocols, communicating critical patient status updates and treatment responses with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging with healthcare professionals across the hospital system, CTSA partner institutions, and the community to support research integrity and patient care.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Needs to possess the ability to adapt to changing patient care needs that are driven by the research environment on the CRU and offsite settings

• Eager to learn and quickly master new procedures and technology

• Strong nursing foundation, including phlebotomy, IV placement, and patient assessment

• Minimum of three years in nursing, preferably in acute care; research experience preferred

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; computer literacy essential for daily tasks

• BCLS required; ACLS preferred; chemotherapy certification beneficial

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, self-motivated, and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required with minimum of three years in nursing, preferably in acute care; research experience preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as on campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly