Clinical Trial Nurse - Per Diem Houston, TX

IQVIA · Houston, TX Part Time

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Job Description

Clinical Trial Nurse - Per Diem - Houston, TX Work Set-Up: Local Travel - In-Home Patient Visits Job Type: Per Diem Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking for a flexible opportunity in clinical research? Join IQVIA , a global leader in healthcare innovation, and play a meaningful role in advancing clinical research while providing patient-centered care in your community. We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to conduct in-home visits and support clinical trial patients participating in groundbreaking research studies. This per diem opportunity offers flexible scheduling, including morning and early afternoon visits, making it ideal for PRN nurses, part-time clinicians, or nurses looking to supplement their income while expanding their experience in clinical research. What You'll Do Conduct in-home visits with clinical trial patients. Collect clinical data and biological samples to support the safety and efficacy evaluation of investigational treatments. Perform nursing procedures and protocol-related activities, including: Blood draws/phlebotomy Vital signs collection Urine specimen collection Medication administration, as required Subcutaneous injections, when applicable Accurate labeling, handling, and shipment of specimens Document adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and Mental Health (MH) reviews accurately and within required timelines. Maintain compliance with study protocols, sponsor requirements, and nursing standards. Qualifications Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice. Current BLS certification required. Recent hands-on experience performing blood draws/phlebotomy. Experience performing blood draws on pediatric patients ages 2-20, particularly those with developmental and/or cognitive disorders, strongly preferred. Comfortable using basic computer and software applications. Flexible availability with the ability to travel locally/regional distances (up to 90 miles). Reliable transportation, internet access, and mobile phone required. Pediatric nursing experience preferred. Prior clinical research experience is a plus. Why Join IQVIA? Flexible scheduling designed to fit your lifestyle. Opportunity to expand your clinical expertise in the growing field of clinical research. Meaningful patient interaction and the ability to make a direct impact on healthcare innovation. Local travel opportunities with diverse patient experiences. Competitive supplemental income. Help shape the future of healthcare while delivering compassionate care to patients where they are most comfortable - at home. Apply today _Please note: This position is not eligible for sponsorship._ \LI-CES LI-DNP LI-HCP IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualif

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living — housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work — are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being — isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule — cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue — everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming — exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings — and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr

Houston Median $22,818/yr

Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr

vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.