Professional Nurse - Journey

Work Schedule

Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Friday: 7:00 am – 1:30 pm

Occasional evening shifts

Posting Open Date: 02/25/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/11/2026

Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Professional Nurse – Journey (Clinical Nurse)

Salary Range: $64,020 – $81,803

Work Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Hours per week: 40

Department: TraCS Institute

Career Area: Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Position Number:

Vacancy : P020823

A SIGN‑ON BONUS of $2,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION. See Eligibility for Sign‑On Bonus below in the Special Instructions.

The primary purpose of this Registered Nurse (RN) position is to provide specialized, professional nursing services for participants enrolled in clinical research studies conducted primarily in ambulatory settings. The RN delivers high quality care to both healthy volunteers and individuals with a wide range of medical conditions, in accordance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional policies. The RN supports study implementation across multiple care environments, including the NC TraCS Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC), UNC Medical Center, and designated research locations across the UNC campus.

The role ensures participant safety, supports protocol integrity, and promotes accurate data collection while maintaining care that is safe, timely, effective, equitable, compassionate, and patient centered.

• Provide individualized nursing care to adult and pediatric research participants.
• Perform protocol‑specified clinical activities.
• Support investigational product administration and participant monitoring.
• Document care in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective study conduct.
• Contribute to unit operations through participation in charge nurse rotations.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Assist with onboarding and training of staff and research personnel as appropriate.

License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

• Clinical Expertise:
  Strong nursing knowledge with experience in pediatrics, medical‑surgical care, clinical research, IV/phlebotomy, and biotherapy or investigational medications; BLS required.
• Effective Communication & Teamwork:
  Ability to communicate clearly and work diplomatically with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professionalism & Flexibility:
  Positive, adaptable, and supportive team member who contributes to a collaborative work environment.
• Organization & Attention to Detail:
  Skilled at prioritizing multiple tasks and maintaining accuracy while working independently or within a team.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Experience with Epic or similar EMR systems and strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Valid NC driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Visual attention and mental concentration at all times, with or without accommodation, is required in this capacity due to the clinical nature of the work.
• Ability to remain in front of a computer for extended periods of time and the ability to move 30 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to travel distances within the hospital, on campus, and to off‑site locations for research on‑location functions, with or without accommodation.

Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory, On‑call occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Patient care involved, Rotating shifts occasionally, Shift work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

• Eligible for a sign‑on bonus if the employee is a newly hired permanent full‑time or permanent part‑time (more than 20 hours per week) employee. The bonus will be prorated for employees working more than 20 and less than 40 hours per week.
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