Clinical Research Nurse Jobs
Across 166 live Clinical Research Nurse listings, median advertised pay is $114K (75th percentile $121K), based on the 73 that state a salary; 9% are remote or telehealth, 13% state no call; the employers with the most openings are Science 37 (24), Hackensack Meridian Health (4), Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (4).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 22, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 73 roles pay ~$114k median with 5.1/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Clinical Research Nurse-RN - MOB Lindner Research HV - PRN
Confidential EmployerCincinnati, OH
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 2 - Surgery
Inova Health SystemFalls Church, VA
Clinical Research Nurse - Per Diem Weekend Days
Hackensack Meridian HealthHackensack, NJ
Clinical Research Nurse - F/T Days
Hackensack Meridian HealthHackensack, NJ
Clinical Research Nurse I (RN) - Community Oncology (Uniontown/Mt. Pleasant)
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareChicago, IL
CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE-PRN
Whitman-Walker HealthEmployer score · SilverWashington, DC
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Registered Nurse Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Advertised-pay benchmarks and work-life-balance scores across 51 states with enough registered nurse listings to measure. Pay uses weighted monthly permanent-position medians over 13 calendar months where available, with cohort-median fallbacks—not pooled medians or a salary survey. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) · State-level price index; city and metro figures may differ.
Tile positions are approximate, not geographic boundaries. Selection adds an outline without changing the metric color. Work-life scores describe listings, not surveyed clinician burnout.
Hawaii leads at $121k, against a $92k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: Vermont (5.2/10), North Carolina (4.8/10), Virginia (4.6/10).
| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $121k | $98k | 4.4/10 | 43 |
| California | $119k | $98k | 4.3/10 | 1251 |
| Washington | $113k | $106k | 4.5/10 | 316 |
| Oregon | $112k | $97k | 4.6/10 | 164 |
| Wyoming | $109k | $118k | 4.0/10 | 26 |
| Alaska | $109k | $106k | 4.4/10 | 54 |
| Vermont | $108k | $101k | 5.2/10 | 100 |
| New York | $105k | $91k | 4.1/10 | 780 |
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| State | Pay benchmark | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $104k | $94k | 4.4/10 | 662 |
| Connecticut | $103k | $93k | 4.1/10 | 229 |
| District of Columbia | $102k | $84k | 4.5/10 | 53 |
| Maryland | $99k | $89k | 4.6/10 | 301 |
| New Mexico | $99k | $101k | 4.5/10 | 136 |
| New Hampshire | $98k | $94k | 4.5/10 | 143 |
| New Jersey | $97k | $84k | 4.3/10 | 664 |
| Montana | $97k | $97k | 4.2/10 | 70 |
| Rhode Island | $95k | $87k | 4.1/10 | 78 |
| West Virginia | $95k | $101k | 4.6/10 | 134 |
| Nevada | $95k | $95k | 4.3/10 | 181 |
| Delaware | $94k | $88k | 4.3/10 | 104 |
| Colorado | $94k | $87k | 4.5/10 | 399 |
| Arizona | $93k | $90k | 4.4/10 | 423 |
| Virginia | $93k | $87k | 4.6/10 | 675 |
| Maine | $93k | $89k | 4.2/10 | 104 |
| Idaho | $92k | $91k | 4.3/10 | 97 |
| Illinois | $92k | $87k | 4.5/10 | 791 |
| Utah | $91k | $88k | 4.0/10 | 200 |
| Texas | $91k | $94k | 4.1/10 | 1524 |
| Wisconsin | $91k | $91k | 4.6/10 | 611 |
| Tennessee | $90k | $98k | 4.0/10 | 462 |
| Pennsylvania | $90k | $89k | 4.5/10 | 866 |
| Ohio | $90k | $93k | 4.4/10 | 1038 |
| Alabama | $89k | $96k | 4.2/10 | 254 |
| Georgia | $89k | $88k | 4.2/10 | 957 |
| Nebraska | $89k | $94k | 4.3/10 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $89k | $81k | 4.6/10 | 563 |
| Michigan | $89k | $88k | 4.5/10 | 620 |
| South Carolina | $89k | $89k | 4.0/10 | 449 |
| Indiana | $88k | $92k | 4.4/10 | 503 |
| Florida | $88k | $85k | 4.2/10 | 1122 |
| North Dakota | $87k | $96k | 4.0/10 | 99 |
| Missouri | $87k | $91k | 4.4/10 | 587 |
| Kansas | $85k | $89k | 4.3/10 | 285 |
| South Dakota | $85k | $95k | 4.5/10 | 83 |
| Mississippi | $84k | $92k | 3.7/10 | 169 |
| Kentucky | $83k | $89k | 4.6/10 | 239 |
| North Carolina | $83k | $85k | 4.8/10 | 821 |
| Louisiana | $83k | $91k | 3.9/10 | 174 |
| Oklahoma | $82k | $89k | 4.1/10 | 341 |
| Iowa | $81k | $89k | 4.4/10 | 362 |
| Arkansas | $79k | $87k | 3.8/10 | 116 |
Clinical Research Nurse Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
The jobs loaded on this page, counted and measured by WeekdayDoc — live listings, not a salary survey. Market comparisons elsewhere on the page use their own labeled scope and period.
| Measure | This page | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | — |
| Most openings | Science 37 (24), Hackensack Meridian Health (4), Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (4) | —employers with the most listings on this page |
| Top-rated employers hiring | BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) | Top Employers work-life index |
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, Market Pulse; updated Oct 22, 2026.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary for Clinical Research Nurse jobs is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 44,847+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Clinical Research Nurse jobs.
How much do registered nurses earn?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of registered nurses. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurse jobs available?
Some registered nurses roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which registered nurse jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 45% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring registered nurses right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include Hackensack Meridian Health, Trinity Health, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Quotient Sciences, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 166 registered nurses positions listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Clinical Research Nurse Jobs
Science 3724 open roles here · WLB 75/100- Hackensack Meridian Health4 open roles here · WLB 39/100
- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare4 open roles here · WLB 70/100
University of Florida4 open roles here · WLB 64/100
Banner Health3 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Duke3 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Duke University3 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Georgetown University3 open roles here · WLB 75/100