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How much do entry level clinical research associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level clinical research associate in Rio Rancho, NM is $24.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.86 and $28.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Entry Level Clinical Research Associate?

As an Entry Level Clinical Research Associate, your day-to-day work generally involves assisting with monitoring clinical trial sites, reviewing study documentation, and ensuring adherence to protocol and regulatory requirements. You may support more senior team members in conducting on-site or remote visits, tracking patient recruitment, and managing data collection. Additionally, you’ll communicate regularly with site staff and other stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure data quality. This hands-on experience is essential for building expertise in clinical research processes and advancing toward more senior CRA roles.

What is an Entry Level Clinical Research Associate job?

An Entry Level Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is responsible for monitoring clinical trials to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical guidelines, and study protocols. They assist in site selection, data collection, and verifying that study procedures are properly followed. Entry-level CRAs typically work under the supervision of senior CRAs and may travel to different clinical sites. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and organizational skills are essential. This role is a starting point for a career in clinical research, with opportunities for growth into senior CRA or project management positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Clinical Research Associate position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Clinical Research Associate, you typically need a bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field, a solid understanding of clinical trial protocols, and attention to detail. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, electronic data capture (EDC) systems, and regulatory documentation is often required. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively collaborate with study sites and team members. These skills are critical to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and successful progression of clinical studies.

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RN - Clinical Educator - Family Birthing Center

RN - Clinical Educator - Family Birthing Center

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$89K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Presbyterian Healthcare Services rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 158 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

255th of 875 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Location Address:

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $89,585.60 Maximum Offer $136,843.20

Summary:

Our Clinical Education team is currently hiring a Nurse Clinical Educator to join the Family Birthing unit at Presbyterian Hospital.
The RN Educator serves as consultant, researcher, instructional and evaluation designer, clinical practice expert, and interprofessional collaborator supporting the clinical development needs of staff throughout the PHS enterprise.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: Yes Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

The RN Clinical Educator supports the educational components of the organizations clinical initiatives and practices. Provides educational activities based on learning needs assessments, utilizing the right instructional design, training delivery, learning technology, and evaluation methodology to provide learning opportunities with high impact. Teaches and coaches learning / performance needs assessment. Leads projects to bridge performance gaps system-wide using optimal, budget-conscious instructional design, incorporating evidence-based data to structure instructional design and performance content. Identifies national trends in education design, measurement, and reporting outcomes. The educator may participate in local, state, and national speaking engagement.

Qualifications:

Licensure: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing required.

Academic Preparation:
Associates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Nursing, Nursing Education, Education, Instructional Design, informatics Business, Leadership, Informatics, or Administration preferred.

Specialty Certifications: Specialty certification in nursing, informatics, education or equivalent certification preferred

Professional Requirements/Emergency Response: Maintains current training in following:
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, and other emergency response certification may be required depending upon area of assignment

Experience: Minimum At least 3 years of clinical care expertise required in clinical specialty. Family Birthing/OB experience preferred

In lieu of the 3 years experience, completion of an accredited nurse residency program, 1 year of Clinical Practice Lead experience, or prior educator experience.

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.


AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Albuquerque, NM, US

Year founded

1908

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