How to Break Into Telehealth Nursing in New York: Empire State Opportunities (and Reality Checks!)

Why New York Nurses Are Trading Block Schedules for Blockbuster Telehealth Gigs

Let’s face it: squeezing through Midtown after a 12-hour shift can only be described as...a unique form of cardio. It’s no surprise that New York nurses are looking to trade their scrubs for sweatpants and swipe cards for logins.

Telehealth isn’t just a West Coast phenomenon. With heavy-hitters like Mount Sinai Health System, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Northwell Health offering remote roles, the Empire State’s telehealth scene is officially bustling. But, before you hop on the remote work express, let’s get you fully prepped for the next stop in your career.

Reality Check: What Remote Nursing Looks Like in New York

Picture this: your “commute” is walking from the coffee maker to your desk. But remote nursing isn’t just Zoom calls in PJs. It’s assessing patients virtually, delivering stellar education, triaging concerns, and keeping world-class New York clinical standards—even when your cat tries to join the video consult.

If you’re new to this scene, brush up on your telehealth essentials in our Telehealth Nurse Mastery Suite—packed with real-world workflows and video walkthroughs, no tech degree required.

Bite-Size Steps: How to Land That Telehealth Job in New York

• Get Your Licenses Lined Up
  You’ll need an active NY RN license. If you want to impress regional employers like Oscar Health (yes, the insurance company hires RNs for remote roles!), consider multi-state privileges. Sadly, NY isn’t part of the Nurse Licensure Compact yet, but you can still apply for additional state licenses if your employer requires multistate coverage.
• Revamp That Resume—Remote-Style
  Highlight your tech skills (think Epic/MyChart, eClinicalWorks, or just being fearless about new platforms) and your communication chops. Need a shortcut? The Resume Toolkit is built for nurses making the leap and includes templates, buzzwords, and even what not to say in interviews!
• Network in Nurse-Approved Spaces
  NY-based telehealth nurse recruiters love proactive candidates. Join our community—it’s not just another Facebook group, it’s where recruiters lurk and nurses spill the tea on company culture and real interview questions.
• Target the Right Employers
  Search the Telehealth Nurse Network Job Board for local listings and check out organizations like CityMD (teletriage), Northwell Health (remote monitoring), and Oscar Health (nurse lines and care management—remote friendly!).

Pro Tips for Standing Out (and Surviving That Video Interview)

Show you can problem-solve when the webcam freezes and a toddler screams in the background. Talk up your flexibility and cool-under-pressure vibes—because remote nursing in NYC can go from calm to controlled chaos in seconds.

And yes, you should still wear nice pants during the interview. (You never know when you’ll need to stand up.)

Your Remote Nursing Community Is Waiting

No need to go it alone. Whether you're hunting for jobs, worrying about licensure, or wondering how to stand out in a sea of applicants, the Telehealth Nurse Network has your back. Dive into our job board, mastery course, or come hang in our community—you’ll find real nurses who’ve conquered the same hurdles.

The Empire State might never sleep, but your feet can finally get some rest. Here’s to charting from your couch—and thriving in New York’s remote nurse revolution.