Lead a high-acuity Emergency Department in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Director-level RN opportunity paying $111,000-$150,000, with a negotiable signing bonus, partial relocation and comprehensive benefits.
Research Nurse Specialist | Clinical Research RN | New York, NY
Research Nurse Specialist
📍 Location: New York, NY (100% Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: None
💰 Compensation: $108,972 – $125,388 Base Salary
Overview
A leading academic medical center is seeking a Research Nurse Specialist to support clinical research studies by coordinating patient care, ensuring protocol compliance, and serving as a key liaison between patients, investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.
This role combines direct patient care with clinical research coordination and offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical research while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Research Coordination
Coordinate patient participation in clinical research studies.
Assess patient eligibility for research protocols.
Review medical histories, laboratory results, and baseline clinical data.
Coordinate required diagnostic testing and imaging.
Patient Care
Provide direct nursing care to patients participating in research studies.
Monitor patients throughout study participation.
Assess and manage adverse events and treatment-related complications.
Coordinate follow-up visits and ongoing patient monitoring.
Regulatory & Protocol Compliance
Educate patients regarding informed consent and study participation.
Ensure strict adherence to research protocols and study requirements.
Coordinate required follow-up procedures and protocol-specific assessments.
Maintain accurate research documentation and patient records.
Clinical Trial Operations
Monitor investigational medications according to study protocols.
Perform or coordinate pharmacokinetic studies where required.
Process, store, and ship laboratory specimens.
Maintain communication with sponsors, investigators, and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).
Education & Collaboration
Educate nursing staff regarding clinical research protocols.
Assist with development of educational materials and clinical policies.
Participate in continuing education and remain current with advances in research nursing and clinical treatments.
Collaborate closely with physicians, research teams, laboratory staff, and study sponsors.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
Approximately 2 years of clinical nursing experience
Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following are highly desirable:
Clinical Research Nursing
Clinical Trials
Oncology Research
Academic Medical Centers
Investigational Drug Studies
IRB submissions and regulatory documentation
Research protocol management
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess:
Strong clinical nursing foundation
Interest in clinical research and evidence-based medicine
Experience coordinating patient care within research studies
Excellent organizational and documentation skills
Ability to educate patients regarding complex research protocols
Strong collaboration skills with physicians, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage regulatory requirements while maintaining exceptional patient care
Target Candidate Backgrounds
Ideal candidates may come from:
Academic Medical Centers
Cancer Centers
Research Hospitals
University Hospitals
Large Teaching Hospitals
Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
Screening Questions
Do you hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)?
Do you hold a current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license?
How many years of clinical nursing experience do you have?
Do you have experience supporting clinical research studies or clinical trials?
Have you obtained informed consent and coordinated patients through research protocols?
Have you worked with IRBs, study sponsors, or investigational drug protocols?
Do you have experience monitoring patients for adverse events and protocol compliance?
Interview Process
Initial Zoom interview with the Research Nurse Manager.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join one of the nation's premier academic medical centers where you'll contribute to cutting-edge clinical research while delivering exceptional patient care. You'll work alongside leading physicians and researchers, support innovative clinical trials, and play a key role in advancing medical science within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package
Director of Surgical Services (RN) | Perioperative Leadership | Lake Havasu City, AZ
Director of Surgical Services (RN)
📍 Lake Havasu City, Arizona (Onsite)
💼 Full-Time | Days | Leadership Opportunity
💰 $146,900 – $198,000 Base Salary
💵 $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
📦 $5,000 Relocation Assistance Available
❌ No Visa Sponsorship Available
Lead a High-Performing Surgical Services Division
An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced nursing leader to take the helm of a large and dynamic Surgical Services Department within a respected acute care healthcare organization.
This role offers the chance to lead a highly skilled perioperative team responsible for thousands of surgical procedures annually while driving operational excellence, clinical quality, staff engagement, and patient safety.
Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of surgical services, influencing strategic initiatives, and building a culture where clinical excellence and professional growth thrive.
For ambitious surgical leaders looking to make a significant impact while advancing their careers, this is a standout opportunity.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
✅ Executive-facing leadership role reporting directly to the COO
✅ Lead a large, multi-disciplinary surgical services operation
✅ Oversight of 114 FTEs
✅ Manage approximately 9,000 surgical procedures annually
✅ Oversee 2,000 annual endoscopic procedures
✅ Leadership responsibility across 10 active operating rooms
✅ $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
✅ Relocation assistance available
✅ Strong organizational investment in leadership development
✅ Excellent long-term growth and advancement opportunities
Surgical Services Scope
Leadership Responsibility
👥 114 FTEs
Annual Volumes
🔹 9,000 Surgical Cases
🔹 2,000 Endoscopic Procedures
Capacity
🏥 10 Active Operating Rooms
Areas of Oversight
You will provide leadership and operational direction across:
Main Operating Room
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Pre-Operative Services
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Preadmission Testing
Anesthesia Services
Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD)
Clinical Service Lines
The department supports a broad range of specialties including:
Orthopedics
Urology
OB/GYN
General Surgery
Plastic Surgery
ENT
Neurosurgery
Podiatry
What You'll Be Doing
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and mentor a large multidisciplinary surgical team.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and psychological safety.
Drive employee engagement, retention, and staff satisfaction.
Manage recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and succession planning.
Oversee scheduling, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
Operational Excellence
Ensure efficient and effective perioperative operations.
Optimize patient flow and department performance.
Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
Partner with physicians, anesthesia providers, and clinical leaders to improve service delivery.
Financial & Resource Management
Develop and manage departmental budgets.
Monitor productivity, operational costs, and resource utilization.
Evaluate equipment, technology, and supply needs.
Oversee vendor relationships and service contracts.
Ensure appropriate inventory management and equipment readiness.
Clinical Quality & Compliance
Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Support evidence-based clinical practice initiatives.
Implement quality improvement programs and operational enhancements.
Monitor key performance indicators and patient safety metrics.
Required Qualifications
✔ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
✔ Current Arizona Registered Nurse License
✔ Minimum 5 years of Surgical Nursing experience
✔ Minimum 1 year of leadership experience within a surgical or perioperative environment
✔ Strong understanding of:
Perioperative operations
Surgical services leadership
Budget management
Regulatory compliance
Staff development
Patient safety initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
⭐ Master's Degree in Nursing or related field
⭐ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
⭐ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
⭐ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
⭐ Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
⭐ Experience leading large surgical departments with multiple service lines
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate is a collaborative surgical leader who excels at balancing operational excellence with people leadership.
You have a proven track record of leading perioperative teams, developing staff, improving operational performance, and fostering a culture where patient safety and clinical excellence remain at the center of everything you do.
You enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams and are comfortable leading a complex department with significant procedural volume and organizational visibility.
Benefits & Perks
🏥 Comprehensive Medical Insurance Options
🦷 Dental Insurance
👓 Vision Insurance
❤️ Life Insurance
💰 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
🎓 Tuition Assistance & Certification Support
💸 Loan Assistance Programs
🏖 Generous Paid Time Off
👨👩👧 Paid Family Leave
🩺 Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
🏋️ Wellness Programs & Fitness Benefits
💻 Virtual Healthcare Services
📈 Leadership Development & Career Advancement Opportunities
💵 $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
📦 Relocation Assistance Available
Culture & Leadership Environment
This organization has built a reputation for creating a supportive, collaborative clinical culture where patient safety, teamwork, and professional development are prioritized.
The surgical team operates with a strong foundation of mutual trust, respect, and psychological safety, creating an environment where leaders are empowered to innovate, support their teams, and drive meaningful improvements across the department.
Interview Process
Step 1
Recruiter Screening
Step 2
Hiring Manager Interview
Step 3
Surgical Leadership Team Interview
Screening Questions
1.
What has gone particularly well in one of your previous leadership roles?
2.
What has been your greatest leadership challenge, and how did you address it?
3.
How have your previous experiences prepared you to lead a complex surgical services division with responsibility for multiple departments, teams, and specialties?
Ready to Lead at the Next Level?
If you're a surgical nursing leader looking for an opportunity to oversee a large-scale perioperative operation, influence strategic decisions, develop high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact on patient care, this is the kind of career opportunity that doesn't come along often.