Research Nurse Coord II
Compensation
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Job Description
Location: Medical Center Office Building (901 7th Ave)
Department: Research Operations
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours
40
Summary
The Research Nurse Coordinator implements designated research trials and provides skilled clinical research nursing care to patients and families. Works closely with Principle Investigators to maintain high quality coordination of research through compliance with sponsor specific and regulatory guidelines.
The Research Nurse Coordinator will deliver research nursing care to patients and families with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment, and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice in line with the research protocol.
Education
BSN Plus RN Required
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required (some pediatrics preferred) with a minimum of 2 years Research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired (i. e. RN plus 3 years of nursing experience with 4 years of relevant research experience)
Position Requires an Individual With
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and Excellent Organizational Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and basic knowledge in data entry (i. e. Excel)
Certification/Licensure
- Maintains licensure/certification as appropriate to clinical profession
- BLS certification required
- Research appropriate certification (CCRC, CCRA) required
About Us
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer.
As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws.
These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Research Nurse Coordinator implements research trials and provides skilled clinical nursing care to patients and families. They work closely with Principal Investigators to ensure compliance with sponsor-specific and regulatory guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BSN degree and an active RN license, along with at least 3 years of nursing experience. A minimum of 2 years of research experience and BLS certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Research — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 54% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in registered nurse roles | ranked against 5,778 Registered Nurse roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Registered Nurse median $90k (middle half $83k–$99k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Texas | 393 active | 5,799 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 54% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Registered Nurse listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment393 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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