University of New Mexico·Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Research Nurse Coordinator works with physicians to run oncology clinical trials. Key duties include screening, consenting, and managing patients involved in trials while following regulatory guidelines.
Nurse/Clinical Research Coord Requisition ID req37429 Working Title Nurse/Clinical Research Coord Position Grade 15
This position is for a Research Nurse Coordinator in our Clinical Research Office at that UNMCCC. This research nurse position will work directly with our physicians to run oncology clinical trials. This position plays a key role in assisting physicians with the screening, consenting and management of patients involved in clinical trials following regulatory guidelines. The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state. And they partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. In 2024 they treated more than 15,000 patients in almost 105,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 2,075 patients participated in cancer clinical trials to study new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNM Cancer Center were awarded $38.3 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 750 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery.
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CPR Certified. Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check. May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing. Must maintain certification and/or licensure status. May be required to complete department-specific professional development activities. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Previous clinical research and oncology experience. Additional Requirements Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.
Requires an Associate's degree in Nursing and at least 3 years of related experience. Candidates must hold a valid New Mexico Registered Nurse license or a compact state license.
Market context
In New Mexico, nursing roles that support home health, long-term care, and developmentally disabled patients are often in steady demand, especially when agencies need licensed RNs who can work independently. These positions are competitive because employers value a current New Mexico RN license, a valid driver’s license, required insurance, and experience in related care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any scheduling, documentation, or travel expectations before applying.