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 Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Medpace, Johns Hopkins University, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles841+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerMedpace
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Emory University
Clinical Research Coordinator I- School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases (Hope Clinic)
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Emory University
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Clinical Research Coordinator I- School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases (Hope Clinic)
Emory University
Decatur, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Clinical Research Coordinator I-Urology
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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Clinical Research Coordinator I-Urology
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
River, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$46k - $76k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Virginia Commonwealth University
Hourly Clinical Research Assistant - School of Medicine, Neurology
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Hourly Clinical Research Assistant - School of Medicine, Neurology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Business Operations
Project Management
$15 - $20/hr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Clinical Research Coordinator II, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Clinical Research Coordinator II, Psychiatry Molecular Imaging
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Healthcare Administration
Research & Academia
On-Site
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Virginia Commonwealth University
Hourly Clinical Research Assistant - School of Medicine, Neurology
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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Hourly Clinical Research Assistant - School of Medicine, Neurology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia
Business Operations
Project Management
$15 - $20/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Entry Level Clinical Research Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Medpace
    Medpace41
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins University35
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute23
  • Emory University
    Emory University22
  • University of California - San Francisco
    University of California - San Francisco22

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education287
  • Healthcare & Medical Services284
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals93
  • Technology & Software44
  • Science & Research40

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, Johns Hopkins University, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 18% of entry level clinical research nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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 Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.