Research Nurse Coord I
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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 & Experience
Associate's Degree Plus RN Required
Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required with 2 years research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired (i. e. BSN and RN plus 3 years of nursing experience)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Research Nurse Coordinator implements research trials and provides clinical nursing care to patients and families. They work closely with Principle Investigators to ensure compliance with sponsor and regulatory guidelines.
Requirements
Candidates must have an Associate's Degree and an RN license, along with at least 3 years of nursing experience including 2 years in research. A BLS certification is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 58% 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).
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Research Nurse Coord I at Cook Children's Health Care System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (RN) — ranked against 40 active Pediatrics (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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