The Top Growing Specialties in Telehealth Nursing (and Why They’re Worth Your Attention)

You’re Not Stuck: Why Telehealth Nursing Is Exploding (and More Than Just Phone Triage)

Remember when telehealth meant just fielding late-night cough calls for the entire state? Those days are gone. Post-pandemic, remote nursing has blossomed into a whole bouquet of specialties—beyond the basic triage and med refills. If you’re tired of pass-the-glove routines or the relentless shuffle of bedside life, now’s the time to scope out telehealth roles where your skills really shine. Curious what’s in demand? Grab your coffee. Let’s talk specialties that’ll have your LinkedIn grinning.

1. Chronic Care Management: Your Nurse Superpower, Now on Zoom

If you have the patience of a saint and a knack for motivating even the most stubborn patients, CCM is calling your name. Think diabetes, heart failure, COPD—these folks need ongoing education and encouragement, not just a prescription. Companies like Signallamp Health and Vivify Health hire for these roles in many states. Pro tip: Point out your care coordination and education chops on your resume (TNN’s Resume Kit can help tailor those details for you).

2. Behavioral Health: The Heart Work, Now Digitally Delivered

Mental health demand is at an all-time high, and telehealth is bridging gaps for everyone from teens to grandparents. Virtual roles—think telepsychiatry RN, behavioral health coach, care navigator—are multiplying. Companies like Mindoula Health and Brightside are scooping up nurses with psych experience (the ability to keep a straight face on Zoom is a bonus!). If you’ve got empathy and solid assessment skills, this lane can be extremely meaningful—and flexible.

3. Case Management & Utilization Review: For the Detail-Oriented, Organization-Loving Nurse

If sticky notes and double-checked lists are your jam, case management telehealth roles might be your ticket. Practically every insurance company and managed care org—think UnitedHealth Group, Humana, and Aetna—hires remote RNs to review charts, facilitate authorizations, and coach patients on transitions of care. These roles tend to pay well and have predictable hours. Sound appealing? Check our job board for new listings week to week.

4. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM): Gadgets Meet Nursing Smarts

Do you geek out over health tech? RPM is where nurses help patients use digital devices (think Bluetooth blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors, wearables) and respond when something goes south. Companies like Vivify and local health systems are multiplying these roles—especially for hypertension or diabetes clinics. It’s a sweet spot if you like a mix of data and direct teaching. Bonus: If you’ve worked in home health, your skills are gold here.

5. Triage & Nurse Advice Lines: Still Going Strong, but More Sophisticated

Oldie but goodie, nurse triage remains a gateway to remote life—just with better tech and more thoughtful protocols. Regional employers like Carena (now part of Amwell) or Providence Health run nurse advice lines across multiple states. If you thrive under pressure and love quick critical thinking, this is still a safe bet for breaking into telehealth.

Quick Tips: Picking Your Telehealth Specialty (Without the Guesswork)

1. Inventory your clinical experience: What do you love most—education, crisis support, targeted coaching?
2. Check licensure: Does your state have eNLC? Telehealth Nurse Network offers step-by-step guides for licensure hurdles.
3. Stalk job boards: OK, not literally. But our job board filters by specialty and location, so you see real options.
4. Boost your resume game: Telehealth wants you to shout your communication, tech, and documentation skills. Use our Resume Kit to get noticed faster.

Your Next Step: Tap Into the Telehealth Nurse Community

You don’t have to muddle through this switch alone. Thousands of nurses are swapping stories, sharing job leads, and dropping actual real-world tips every day in our Telehealth Nurse Network community. If you’re ready to leave behind the badge scanner for good, jump in—let’s find your remote nursing sweet spot together.