Entry Level Clinical Nurse Jobs
New grad clinical nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Centra Health, UNC Health, and Albany Medical Center hiring at this level now.
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Department/Unit:
Adult Cardiac Cath LabWork Shift:
Day (United States of America)Salary Range:
$88,192.00 - $136,697.60 The Clinical Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.The Cardiac Catheterization laboratory (Cath Lab) consists of three (3) laboratories and twenty (20) bay holding area. Two (2) Cath Labs are equipped with high tech ultrasound and state-of-the-art Imaging and Anesthesia equipment where complex structural heart cases are performed. The Cardiac Catheterization laboratory also performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the adult and pediatric patients under the supervision of our Medical Director. The staff consists of a blend of personnel including RPN, Medical Imaging Technicians and Cardiovascular Technicians.
Nursing skills within our Cath Lab include, but are not limited to:
- Autonomous Critical Thinking Skills in an Acute Setting
- Moderate Sedation
- Drip management
- Balloon Pump and Impella Management
- Use of Temporary Pacing via Zoll and Temp Pacing Box
- Swan Management
- Ability to learn other roles including monitoring, circulating, and scrubbing.
- Learning complex procedures including structural heart, complex percutaneous coronary intervention, complete total occlusion, renal denervation, angiovac and alphavac, myocardial biopsy, and pediatric Cath cases.
- Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
- Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
- Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
- Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
- Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred.
- Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
- Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience is required
- Minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or ICU experience is required
- Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
- Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Department/Unit:
Adult Cardiac Cath LabWork Shift:
Day (United States of America)Salary Range:
$88,192.00 - $136,697.60 The Clinical Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.The Cardiac Catheterization laboratory (Cath Lab) consists of three (3) laboratories and twenty (20) bay holding area. Two (2) Cath Labs are equipped with high tech ultrasound and state-of-the-art Imaging and Anesthesia equipment where complex structural heart cases are performed. The Cardiac Catheterization laboratory also performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the adult and pediatric patients under the supervision of our Medical Director. The staff consists of a blend of personnel including RPN, Medical Imaging Technicians and Cardiovascular Technicians.
Nursing skills within our Cath Lab include, but are not limited to:
- Autonomous Critical Thinking Skills in an Acute Setting
- Moderate Sedation
- Drip management
- Balloon Pump and Impella Management
- Use of Temporary Pacing via Zoll and Temp Pacing Box
- Swan Management
- Ability to learn other roles including monitoring, circulating, and scrubbing.
- Learning complex procedures including structural heart, complex percutaneous coronary intervention, complete total occlusion, renal denervation, angiovac and alphavac, myocardial biopsy, and pediatric Cath cases.
- Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
- Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
- Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
- Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
- Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred.
- Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
- Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical RN experience is required
- Minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or ICU experience is required
- Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.
- Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.
Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!
Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.
This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
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Entry Level Clinical Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical nurse job?
Entry level clinical nurse employers look for completed nursing licensure (RN or LPN depending on the role), strong clinical rotation experience, and soft skills like patient communication and adaptability. At this stage, highlighting hands-on hours from your nursing program, any specialty rotations, and a willingness to work varied shifts gives you a real edge over candidates whose resumes are otherwise similar.
Which companies hire entry level clinical nurses?
Companies hiring entry level clinical nurses right now include Centra Health, UNC Health, and Albany Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, you'll find openings across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations that actively recruit new graduates.
Are there remote entry level clinical nurse jobs?
Yes, though most clinical nursing roles require in-person patient care. About 2% of entry level clinical nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth triage, care coordination, or case management rather than bedside nursing.
Are these new grad clinical nurse jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical nurse roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotation hours in place of professional tenure, or explicitly invites candidates with internship or practicum backgrounds rather than requiring an established work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical nurses?
Entry Level clinical nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they have high patient volume, consistent turnover, and structured new-graduate orientation programs designed to onboard licensed nurses with limited professional experience.