Research Nurse - Investigational Cancer Therapeutics

Research Nurse

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Research Nurse to support the Investigational Cancer Therapeutics department, which focuses on advancing innovative cancer treatments through clinical research trials. The department plays a critical role in translating scientific discoveries into patient care by managing complex research protocols and ensuring safe, effective trial execution.

The Research Nurse position at UT MD Anderson is responsible for clinical evaluation, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of patients enrolled in research protocols. This research nurse role serves as a central point of contact for clinical trial progress and patient status, ensuring adherence to regulatory, institutional, and clinical standards. The Research Nurse contributes directly to the institution's mission of eliminating cancer through integrated patient care, research, education, and prevention.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, has experience or interest in clinical research, and maintains advanced certifications such as ACLS or PALS. Strong clinical judgment, the ability to manage complex protocols, and effective communication skills are essential. Candidates should demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Minimum $77,500 - Midpoint $97,000 - Maximum $116,500

The typical work schedule is Days.

• Coordinate activities related to initiation and conduct of clinical trials:
  Work with staff in Patient Business Services to develop research charge tickets for protocols.
• Interact with clinic staff to make sure research charge tickets are used appropriately and that billing to sponsored study accounts is accurate.
• Timely notification of patient on study to patient access coordinator and PBS.
• Screen patients for protocol eligibility through personal interviews and/or medical record review in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Instruct co‑workers in allied fields in procedures for recording patient information.
• Maintain data necessary for audits.
• Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures related to conduct of clinical trials as delineated in the department training manual and presented at weekly training meetings.

• Provides nursing assessment and assists in management of toxicities and/or adverse events that patients may experience while on department clinical trials.
• Identifies and provides patient and family educational needs regarding treatment management, evaluation and follow‑up in clinical trials.
• If necessary, administers investigational medications, following acceptable nursing procedures/guidelines.
• Orders protocol‑related test(s), procedures and consults.
• Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures related to conduct of clinical trials as delineated in the department training manual and presented at weekly training meetings.

• Retrieves protocol‑related data as documented in the medical record and accurately enters it into a computerized database or on a handwritten case report form.
• Evaluates response to treatment, treatment toxicities and adverse drug reactions and reports appropriately to the principal investigator, the Institutional Review Board and the study sponsor.
• Provides protocol summary reports as requested.
• Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures related to conduct of clinical trials as delineated in the department training manual and presented at weekly training meetings.

• Provides accurate information as required to the multidisciplinary team, concerning research protocol eligibility and availability.
• Acts as a liaison to coordinate studies with sponsor institutions and pharmaceutical companies.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively with internal as well as external referring physicians regarding protocol eligibility and availability.
• Keeps current concerning oncology, research and data management issues through reading and/or attending meetings/in‑services.
• Represents the department in order to attract new protocols…