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RN Abstractor - Cardiovascular

Las Cruces, NM · On-site

$1.8K - $2.4K/wk

RN Abstractor - Cardiovascular Las Cruces, NM 88011 Must-Haves Associate's degree is required. Graduate of a School of Nursing program. Bachelor's degree and Master's degree is preferred. Current ...

JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Data Abstractor I abstracts and/or audits clinical records, data or other ... Associates in Nursing or related field Preferred EXPERIENCE * 3 years experience working in health ...

JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Data Abstractor I abstracts and/or audits clinical records, data or other ... Associates in Nursing or related field Preferred EXPERIENCE * 3 years experience working in health ...

HEDIS Abstractor

Monterey Park, CA · On-site

$27 - $33/hr

HEDIS Abstractor Department: Quality Employment Type: Full Time Location: 1600 Corporate Center Dr ... Certified Professional Coder (CPC), RHIT, RHIA, LVN/LPN, RN, or other healthcare-related ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified coding or nursing program strongly preferred * RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified coding or nursing program strongly preferred * RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified coding or nursing program strongly preferred * RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified coding or nursing program strongly preferred * RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified coding or nursing program strongly preferred * RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified coding or nursing program strongly preferred * RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred ...

Coding, Nursing, and/or Health Registry abstraction experience required * Completion of a certified coding or nursing program strongly preferred * RHIT, RHIA, CCS certification strongly preferred ...

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How much do nurse abstractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for nurse abstractor in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nurse abstractor?

A Nurse Abstractor is a registered nurse who reviews medical records to extract and analyze patient data for research, quality improvement, insurance claims, or regulatory compliance. They ensure accuracy and completeness of healthcare documentation while identifying trends in patient care. Nurse Abstractors often work for hospitals, insurance companies, government agencies, or research organizations, using electronic health records (EHR) and other data management systems. This role requires strong attention to detail, medical knowledge, and expertise in healthcare documentation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nurse abstractor?

Nurse Abstractors need a nursing degree (RN or LPN) and a strong background in medical terminology, patient chart review, and data analysis. Familiarity with clinical coding systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and data abstraction software is highly valued, and some employers may require certification in clinical documentation improvement (CDI) or health information management. Strong attention to detail, organization, and effective written communication are crucial soft skills for success. These abilities ensure accurate, compliant data extraction that supports quality improvement, regulatory reporting, and effective healthcare delivery.

What are some typical challenges faced by nurse abstractors in their daily work?

Nurse Abstractors often encounter challenges such as navigating complex and varied patient records, ensuring the accuracy of extracted data, and staying updated on changing clinical guidelines or regulatory requirements. The work requires consistently high attention to detail, as even minor errors in data abstraction can impact quality metrics and patient outcomes. Collaborating with clinical teams and adapting to different documentation standards are also common aspects of the role. However, these challenges can be rewarding for professionals who enjoy detail-oriented work and contributing to improvements in healthcare quality.

How much does a nurse abstractor make?

A nurse abstractor typically earns between $50,000 and $75,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and employer. They often work in healthcare settings, reviewing medical records and using coding and data management skills to extract relevant information.

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Infographic showing various Nurse Abstractor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

RN Abstractor - Cardiovascular

Las Cruces, NM • On-site

$1.8K - $2.4K/wk

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RN Abstractor - Cardiovascular
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Must-Haves
Associate's degree is required. Graduate of a School of Nursing program. Bachelor's degree and Master's degree is preferred.
Current license as an RN in New Mexico or compact license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required.
Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures of Cardiovascular care.
Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations governing Cardiology services/systems.
Collaborates with clinical team to maintain the cardiovascular program.
Reviews/abstracts records for Cardiovascular Registries.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures, creates processes for evaluating system performance and patient outcomes.
Provides oversight of data abstraction (may use third party)
Ensures data accuracy.
Disseminates data to stakeholders.
Utilizes data for evaluation of clinical processes.
Coordinates and oversees the ongoing CQI process to improve care of the cardiac patient population.
Assists in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations.
Oversees the tracking process for data related to throughput of the cardiac patients and provides data to the Chest Pain Committee to initiates changes as appropriate and to improve outcomes.