Entry Level Clinical Research Nurse Jobs
New grad clinical research nurse jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical practicum experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Medpace, IQVIA, and University of Miami hiring at this level now.
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Summary
Conducts Phase 1-4 Clinical Trials for patients and captures study-related data for sponsors.
Responsibilities
- Conducts Initiation, monitoring and close out visits with sponsors.
- Collaborates to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and standards.
- Assists with preparing for and responding to audits.
- Participates in audits.
- Reports Adverse events and resolves data queries with sponsors.
- Processes and ships study required specimens.
- Obtains medical history, monitors patient care, assess ongoing patient status and monitors treatment side effects.
- Screens and consents patient's for clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Provides patient and family support and education regarding protocol related drugs and procedures.
- Documents patient/study results using the electronic medical record (EPIC) and completes data requirements for sponsors.
- Communicates patient/study results on an ongoing basis to research team.
- Coordinate activities of multidisciplinary team that cares for the patient as well as patient visits and necessary testing.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH - PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - REPORTING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Accredited Program (Required)
- Foreign Medical Doctor Degree (FOREIGN MD DEGREE) - Classroom Training (CLASSROOM TRAINING)
- Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
- Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
- Complexity of Work: Ability to travel for protocol related investigator meetings and research related training. This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when required.
- Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience. At least two (2) years of clinical research experience.
- Other Information: Proof of Graduation certificate for foreign trained MDs or equivalents clinical programs.
- Additional Education Info: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program or Foreign Medical doctor program or Equivalent relevant degree
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 60%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Days
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Summary
Conducts Phase 1-4 Clinical Trials for patients and captures study-related data for sponsors.
Responsibilities
- Conducts Initiation, monitoring and close out visits with sponsors.
- Collaborates to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and standards.
- Assists with preparing for and responding to audits.
- Participates in audits.
- Reports Adverse events and resolves data queries with sponsors.
- Processes and ships study required specimens.
- Obtains medical history, monitors patient care, assess ongoing patient status and monitors treatment side effects.
- Screens and consents patient's for clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Provides patient and family support and education regarding protocol related drugs and procedures.
- Documents patient/study results using the electronic medical record (EPIC) and completes data requirements for sponsors.
- Communicates patient/study results on an ongoing basis to research team.
- Coordinate activities of multidisciplinary team that cares for the patient as well as patient visits and necessary testing.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH - PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - REPORTING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Accredited Program (Required)
- Foreign Medical Doctor Degree (FOREIGN MD DEGREE) - Classroom Training (CLASSROOM TRAINING)
- Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
- Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
- Complexity of Work: Ability to travel for protocol related investigator meetings and research related training. This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when required.
- Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience. At least two (2) years of clinical research experience.
- Other Information: Proof of Graduation certificate for foreign trained MDs or equivalents clinical programs.
- Additional Education Info: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program or Foreign Medical doctor program or Equivalent relevant degree
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 60%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Days
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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Who's Hiring
- Medpace10
- IQVIA9
- University of Miami8
- Johns Hopkins University6
- Medical College of Wisconsin6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services87
- Education78
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals26
- Consulting & Professional Services20
- Science & Research14
Entry Level Clinical Research Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical research nurse job?
Employers hiring at this level look for active RN licensure, familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, and any hands-on exposure to clinical trials through nursing school rotations, internships, or volunteer research experience. Highlighting patient assessment skills and attention to protocol documentation gives entry level candidates a clear edge. A cover letter that connects bedside nursing experience to research coordination responsibilities strengthens any application.
Which companies hire entry level clinical research nurses?
Companies hiring entry level clinical research nurses right now include Medpace, IQVIA, and University of Miami, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies that run their own clinical trials and actively onboard nurses new to the research setting.
Are there remote entry level clinical research nurse jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still involve on-site patient contact. About 22% of entry level clinical research nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these positions tend to focus on remote patient monitoring, data review, or study coordination tasks that do not require a physical clinic presence.
Are these new grad clinical research nurse jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical research nurse roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts nursing school clinical rotations or internships in lieu of direct research experience, or explicitly states that a portfolio of academic project work will be considered alongside a traditional employment history.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical research nurses?
Entry Level clinical research nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run ongoing clinical trials and study programs that depend on RN-credentialed staff to screen participants, administer investigational treatments, and maintain regulatory documentation at the site level.