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Bethesda, Maryland

Research Nurse Specialist

Registered NurseIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$74K - $124K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Family

Nurse

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

​​We are currently searching for a skilled Registered Nurse with clinical research experience to fill a Research Nurse Specialist position that will meet the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) through the provision of research support services.

The Research Nurse Specialist will function within a team of clinical providers and research support staff to support the coordination and execution of NHLBI’s research protocols and clinical trials within the specialty areas of hematology-oncology, cardiology, pulmonary, sickle cell disease, vascular medicine, and cellular therapy. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

Work with a diverse clinical research team including physicians, advanced practice providers, patient care coordinators, protocol navigators, and data managers to support the coordination of clinical research studies.

Coordinate clinical research activities to meet the study protocol requirements and manage the research participant’s experience throughout the life cycle of a study.

Counsel and educate patients participating in research studies, including following up with patients in long-term studies.

  • Facilitate patient recruitment and enrollment into ongoing research studies.
  • Support compliance with protocol regulatory requirements.
  • Manage clinical research data and support data quality assurance.

What You Will Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field with at least 2 years of nursing experience.
  • Active, current license as a Registered Nurse in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • Minimal TWO (2) years of experience in a research setting, including clinical research coordination.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

  • Clinical Research certification preferred.
  • Nursing experience in cardiology, pulmonary, hematology-oncology, vascular medicine, and/or sickle cell disease preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-acuity research environments

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership

Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Key Responsibilities

The Research Nurse Specialist coordinates clinical research activities and manages participant experiences throughout the study life cycle. They work within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate patient recruitment, provide education, and ensure compliance with research protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and possess at least two years of nursing experience, including a minimum of two years in a clinical research setting. An active Registered Nurse license and the ability to obtain a Federal public trust clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Protocol coordinationPatient educationRegulatory compliance

Clinical Research — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 44 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 61% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Registered Nurse roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 5,578 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Bethesda

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.02M≈ 13.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,038/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Guidehouse

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts