Beyond Telehealth: Exploring the Full Menu of Remote Nursing Roles

Welcome to the Jungle Gym of Remote Nursing Jobs

If you thought remote nursing started and ended with telehealth triage, buckle up. The remote world is practically bursting with options—some clinical, some not, but all a far cry from clocking in on the unit before sunrise. So whether you’re craving more critical thinking or hoping to ditch the N95 for earbuds, here’s everything you need to know.

Triage Isn’t the Only Game in Town

Triage nursing (fielding patient calls, sniffing out true emergencies from “Dr. Google” anxiety) is definitely a classic remote role. With employers like IntellaTriage, Fonemed, and major health systems, it’s a solid entry point. But it’s far from your only option if you dream of working from the couch. Let’s break down the buffet.

The Big List: Types of Remote Nursing Roles

• Utilization Review (UR)/Utilization Management (UM)
  Love problem-solving, guidelines, and the subtle art of telling a payer 'no with love'? These nurses review records, make coverage determinations, and help streamline care. Companies like UnitedHealth Group and Aetna are big into UR/UM nurses—many posts even say “remote” right up top.
• Case Management
  Nurse case managers support patients with complex care needs, developing care plans and helping them navigate the wild world of healthcare. Often remote, especially at places like Humana, Cigna, and local insurers.
• Nurse Navigation
  Guiding patients through new (and often scary) health journeys is what nurse navigators do best. Imagine helping a newly diagnosed cancer patient understand their options, coordinate appointments, and breathe a little easier—all from home.
• Health Coaching
  If you light up at the idea of helping patients set goals (and actually keep them), health coaching could be your jam. Companies like Vida Health and Virta Health love nurses for these roles. You’ll support lifestyle changes, track progress, and toss in plenty of high-fives.
• Chart Review and Clinical Documentation
  Ever find yourself itching to fix someone’s charting? Chart review gigs—think HEDIS abstraction, clinical auditing, or documentation improvement—let you use your keen eye for detail and quality. Look for openings at places like Change Healthcare or health systems with large quality teams.
• Telemedicine (Direct Patient Care)
  Think Zoom meets urgent care. Some companies, such as Teladoc Health or Doctor on Demand, hire nurses for direct telemedicine visits, education, or remote monitoring.
• Research & Clinical Trials
  Many research organizations and universities hire nurses as remote study coordinators or data abstractors. If you’re detail obsessed or a bit of a science geek, it might be time to look up remote research roles.
• Insurance & Workers' Comp Nursing
  Reviewing claims, providing telephonic injury triage, or educating employers on injury prevention—all possible without ever hopping in your car.

What About Non-Clinical Roles?

Some of the coolest remote gigs for nurses aren’t clinical at all. Have a way with words or a tech streak? Try:

• Nurse Educator or Trainer (designing eLearning, onboarding staff for telehealth companies)
• Medical Writer (writing patient education, blogs, or clinical documents—yup, even articles like this one!)
• Clinical Product Specialist (supporting healthcare tech rollouts or software, often remote for companies like Epic or Medtronic)

How Do I Choose My Remote Nurse Adventure?

The real talk: start with your favorite tasks from bedside days. Do you crave patient stories, love a good policy deep-dive, or get jazzed up by quality improvement? Use those sparks to guide your remote job search.

Need extra direction? The Telehealth Nurse Mastery Suite walks you through the full spectrum of remote roles (plus resume and interview help). Or, hop into our Community to chat with nurses doing these gigs every day.

Ready to Make Your Move?

Keep in mind, these roles live on dedicated job boards (like ours—see current openings) or on general boards filtered by “remote.” Don’t forget: your skills are portable, and there’s a remote niche that can use what you know!

Quick Recap: Your Next Steps

• Make a list of remote roles that actually excite you—don’t settle for just anything with a “remote” tag.
• Dive into our Resume Kit to make your application stand out for these unique jobs.
• Connect with others who’ve made the leap in our Telehealth Nurse Network community.
• Apply boldly—remote nursing isn’t just for a select few. If you can hack a shift change, you can handle a Zoom call.

Bottom line: The remote nurse world is WAY bigger than anyone tells you. Now you know. Go out there and snag your perfect fit—don’t be afraid to get a little nontraditional. Your future flexible self will thank you!