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Memphis, Tennessee

Coordinator-Research Nurse I RN

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Research Coordinator, RN- I is responsible for coordinating the conduct of
research protocols, assuring that the integrity and quality of the research is
maintained and that the research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical
Practice Guidelines, federal, and sponsor regulations and guidelines, BMHCC and
BCRI policies and procedures. This includes the coordination of clinical
research activities, patient clinical care and management, recruitment,
screening, scheduling, enrollment, submission of data, randomization and patient
follow-up. This position may act as a liaison between the hospital, the IRB,
study sponsors, and all investigators. This position will collaborate with
research coordinators, data managers and regulatory specialists. Travel may be
required.

Responsibilities

* Facilitates compliance with the requirements of the research protocol and
good clinical practice while remaining cognizant of the needs of diverse
patient populations.
* Communicates with research team to facilitate the effective conduct of
clinical trials.
* Demonstrates leadership in ensuring patient comprehension and safety during
initial and ongoing clinical trial informed consent discussions.
* Manages the activities of patients participating in clinical trials, ensuring
compliance with protocol procedures, assessments, and reporting requirements.
* Ensures collection of source data and completion of documentation that
validate the integrity of the conduct of the clinical trial.
* Enhances recruitment while being mindful of the needs of diverse patient
populations.
* Enhances adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of clinical trials
in order to protect the rights and well-being of patients and the collection
of quality data.
* Identifies financial variables that affect research and supports good
financial stewardship in clinical trials.
* Identifies his or her ongoing professional development needs and seeks
resources and opportunities to meet those needs, such as memberships in
nursing, oncology, or research organizations.
* Other responsibilities as assigned.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

* 2 years of Research or Clinical experience

Preferred/Desired

* 2 years of Oncology or Clinical Research Experience

Education

Minimum Required

* Currently licensed nurse or equivalent combination of education and
experience

Preferred/Desired

* Preferred/Desired bachelors degree in Nursing.

Special Skills

Preferred/Desired

* Computer skills to include MS Word, Excellent organizational skills. Detail
oriented. Experience with EMR and Clinical Trial Management System

Licensure

Minimum Required

* BLS certification within 14 days; RN License required by state.

Preferred/Desired

* Certifications - SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates), ACRP
(Association of Clinical Research Professionals), Collaborative Institutional
Training Initiative (CITI), HAZMAT, CCRP or CCRC

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed nurse with at least 2 years of research or clinical experience. A bachelor's degree in nursing and relevant research certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical research coordinationPatient careRegulatory complianceData managementPatient recruitment

Research — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 68% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 13.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Memphis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k
Typical market rent
$1,232/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.