The Section of Surgical Sciences seeks an experienced Research Nurse to play a critical role in the design, implementation, and management of clinical research studies. In this pivotal role, you will act as a liaison between study participants, investigators, and clinical teams to ensure the smooth and ethical execution of research protocols. Your primary responsibilities will include patient recruitment, informed consent, data collection, and monitoring participants throughout the study. You will also ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, maintain detailed and accurate documentation, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve research objectives. You will work standard, daytime business hours, Monday-Friday. Most work will be performed on site at our main campus at 1211 Medical Center Dr., though there will be opportunities for some remote work. The Division of Surgical Research (DSR) at VUMC is committed to providing our surgeon-scientists and researchers with the resources to engage in and advance the frontiers of scientific biomedical research for the benefit of improving and preserving the health and healing of the citizens on a global scale. For more information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/surgical-research/home. We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.