Nurse I, Clinical Translational Research Center
University of Colorado Boulder
Job Summary
The Clinical Translational Research Center (CTRC) encourages applications for a Nurse to provide clinical nursing services to research projects! The CTRC is a support center that facilitates a safe environment for human biomedical research.
Who We Are
The CTRC is part of the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI). The CCTSI was created in 2008 with funding from the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) initiative of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Provide direct research protocol support, including intravenous catheter placement, ECG recordings and interpretation, conventional and ambulatory blood pressure measurements, drug infusions, assist with tissue biopsies, and central venous and arterial line maintenance.
- Conduct systematic and continuous assessment of research subjects’ health status from admission to discharge.
- Maintain proper records associated with research protocol support and subject records.
- Review research protocols to determine the procedures required for each protocol.
What You Should Know
- This position will be fully on-site, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm, including occasional Saturdays. The CTRC is open/available for scheduling 2 Saturdays a month as needed, staffing alternates.
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary for this position is $70,900.
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
What We Require
- Valid Registered Nurse License from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Three years of critical care experience.
- Current ACLS Certification. Human subjects undergoing experiments at the CTRC may experience heart problems, due to the types of tests they will undergo (for example, a treadmill test). Therefore the nursing staff must be trained to be able to handle these situations.
Special Instructions
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.