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Description
*** This posting is with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Interested applicants must submit their job application athttps://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/313750 to be considered for this position. Please do not select the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of this page.***
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This is a reposting. If you have already applied, you are still being considered
Posting Information
| Department |
TraCS Institute - 429801 |
| Career Area |
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) |
| Posting Open Date |
02/25/2026 |
| Application Deadline |
03/11/2026 |
| Position Type |
Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title |
Professional Nurse - Journey |
| Position Number |
00037629 |
| Vacancy ID |
P020823 |
| Full-time/Part-time |
Full-Time Permanent |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| Work Schedule |
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Occasional evening shifts
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| Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range |
$64,020 - $81,803 |
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Position Information
| Be a Tar Heel! |
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hillconsistently ranks asone of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range ofprofessional training opportunitiesfor career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoyexclusive perksthat include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees acomprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. |
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.
Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
The North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute atUNC-CH is one of the medical research institutions working together as a national consortium to improve the way biomedical research is conducted across the country. The consortium, funded through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA), shares a common vision to reduce the time it takes for laboratory discoveries to become treatments for patients, and to engage communities in clinical research efforts. The Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CTRC) is a program of the TraCS Institute within the home of theUNCSchool of Medicine. TheCTRCprovides outpatient clinical services to support a wide variety of research studies involving human subjects with an array of investigators representing the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing, and others. |
| Position Summary |
The primary purpose of this Registered Nurse position is to provide nursing services with a focus on the care of participants who volunteer for clinical research studies conducted primarily in an ambulatory setting. The RN will provide specialized, professional nursing care to research subjects for healthy volunteers and to those with unusual and distinctive medical problems according to federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and local and institutional polices. The RN will support study implementation within the context of care delivery settings such as in the NC TraCS's Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) andUNCMedical Center as well as provide research on location services atUNCHeath clinics and hospitals, and the Schools ofUNC. The RN will provide management of clinical and research support activities in order to assure patient safety, address clinical needs and assure protocol integrity and accurate data collection. The RN will ensure the integrity of research data while maintaining care that is safe, efficient, timely, effective, equitable, compassionate and patient-centered.
The primary purpose of this Registered Nurse (RN) position is to provide specialized, professional nursing services for participants enrolled in clinical research studies conducted primarily in ambulatory settings. The RN delivers high quality care to both healthy volunteers and individuals with a wide range of medical conditions, in accordance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional policies. The RN supports study implementation across multiple care environments, including the NC TraCS Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC),UNCMedical Center, and designated research locations across theUNCcampus. The role ensures participant safety, supports protocol integrity, and promotes accurate data collection while maintaining care that is safe, timely, effective, equitable, compassionate, and patient centered.Job Responsibilities: Care requirements will be determined by the scope of study participation, the clinical condition of the participant and the requirements and clinical effects of research procedures. Duties will include but are not limited to, providing direct, individualized care to adult and pediatric research patients, phlebotomy and IV insertion, administration of investigational medications, monitoring and observation, performing ECG's, collecting and processing biological specimens, other data collection, providing direction and health teaching where applicable in relation to study protocol activities, reporting and recording care rendered, reporting the patient's response to that care, and contributing to the CTRC's continuous quality improvement programs including training of non-licensed research personnel.
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Minimum Education
and Experience Requirements Management Preferences Required Licenses/Certifications |
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Clinical Expertise: Strong nursing knowledge with experience in pediatrics, medical surgical care, clinical research, IV/phlebotomy, and biotherapy or investigational medications;BLSrequired.Effective Communication & Teamwork: Ability to communicate clearly and work diplomatically with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Professionalism & Flexibility: Positive, adaptable, and supportive team member who contributes to a collaborative work environment. Organization & Attention to Detail: Skilled at prioritizing multiple tasks and maintaining accuracy while working independently or within a team. Valid NC driver's license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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* Visual attention and mental concentration are always required in this capacity due to the clinical nature of the work.
* Ability to remain in front of a computer for extended periods of time and the ability to move 30 lbs. with or without accommodation.
* Ability to travel distances within the hospital, on campus and to offsite locations for research on location functions with or without accommodation. |
Campus Security
Authority Responsibilities Position/Schedule Requirements |
Not Applicable. Clinic - UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory, On-call occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Patient care involved, Rotating shifts occasionally, Shift work occasionally, Valid NC Driver's License, Weekend work occasionally |
| Special Instructions |
This is a reposting. If you have already applied, you are still being considered
**ELIGIBILITYFORSIGN-ONBONUS
Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
A newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
1. The employee has held aSHRAposition in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
2. The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any North Carolina State agency or university; or
3.UNC-CH has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
ThisSHRASign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding theSHRASign-on Policy can be foundhttps://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy. |
| Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/313750 |
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Posting Contact Information
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
Optional and Required Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- Certification/licenses
- List of References
Optional Documents
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education/licensure for the Professional Nurse position.
- Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
- Eligible to apply for approval to practice in the state of NC as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina
- None of the above
- *Do you have prior experience working with human subjects in a clinical research unit?
- *Do you have prior experience providing direct patient care within UNC Health Hospitals or Clinics? Please describe.
(Open Ended Question) - *Do you have prior experience providing direct patient care to pediatric patients in a clinical care setting? Please describe.
(Open Ended Question) - *Are you proficient with phlebotomy and/or PIV insertion? Please describe.
(Open Ended Question)
*** This posting is with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Interested applicants, must submit their job application athttps://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304202to be considered for this position. Please do not select the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of this page.***
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UNC Health Care
Mar 03, 2026