Nurse , Clinical Translational Research Center

Overview

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.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

• 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.

• The annual salary for this position is $70,900.

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.

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• Valid Registered Nurse License from the State of Colorado or any state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.

• 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.

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by March 8th, 2026 for consideration.

Note:

Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.