What Can You Really Make? 2025 Salary Expectations for Remote Nursing Jobs

No More Guessing: What Remote Nurses Can Actually Expect to Earn in 2025

If you’ve ever tried to figure out what a remote nursing gig really pays—beyond the vague “competitive salary” line you see on job boards—you’re not alone. Telehealth compensation is the wild west: some roles pay more than you’d make bedside, others (unfortunately) much less. Let’s break down where the 2025 salary floor and ceiling are, and how you can aim for the top of the pay scale.

Remote, But Not Penniless: 2025’s Salary Sweet Spot

Let’s get straight to the numbers. Most full-time telehealth nursing roles in 2025 pay between $32–$55/hour, depending on your licensure, specialty, and employer.

• Telephonic triage and patient support (think CVS Health, UnitedHealth, Carenet): $32–$40/hour
• Case management and utilization review (like Anthem, Humana, Aetna): $38–$48/hour
• Virtual chronic care or health coaching (companies like Virta Health, Teladoc, or local startups): $40–$55/hour

Per diem and part-time rates are often higher, but benefits and paid time off? Not so much. If you’re chasing those sweet state differentials, remember—licenses in high-COL states (California, New York) can mean fatter offers, even if you’re working from your couch.

The Factors That Actually Move the Needle

Here’s what affects your salary (and yes, experience matters—but it’s not the only wrench in the drawer):

• Multistate Licensure—The more states you can legally practice, the more valuable you are to nationwide telehealth employers. Compact state nurses, you’re gold!
• Relevant Experience—Peds, psych, ICU, or insurance review chops? Specialized roles often pay more. Don’t hide your unicorn skills.
• Certs That Shine—Think CCM, CCTM, or even a Telehealth Certification—it never hurts to add some extra letters behind your name, especially when negotiating.
• Shifts & Flexibility—Night shift, weekends, holidays? It’s nobody’s dream, but it comes with sweet differentials.

How to Aim Higher—For Pay and Position

If you’re tired of scrolling past “pay commensurate with experience” and crossing your fingers, here’s how to get proactive about your worth:

• Stay plugged into our remote nursing job board—we post new roles (with transparent pay!) weekly.
• Polish up with our Telehealth Nurse Resume Kit to showcase remote-ready skills.
• Negotiation not your strong suit? Prep with seasoned peers in our free Telehealth Nurse Network Community. The right script can mean an extra $8K a year—no joke.
• For a true pay boost, invest in advanced case management or telehealth certs—see our Telehealth Nurse Mastery Suite for course ideas.

Spotlight: Companies Leading the (Pay) Pack in 2025

You’re probably stalking job posts from the usual suspects, but here are a few to keep on your radar for 2025. Many are posting above-average pay bands for nurses with remote experience:

• Teladoc Health: Always hiring for specialty and chronic care RN roles—high ratings on salary transparency.
• Carenet Health: Consistently $35+/hr for experienced triage RNs.
• Anthem (Elevance Health): Remote utilization review RNs, often $43–$53/hr, especially with managed care experience.

Local bonus tip: Check your state’s university health networks—many are piloting hybrid or fully virtual nurse programs and actually posting their pay ranges (imagine that!).

The Real Bottom Line

The best remote nurses in 2025 know their worth—and aren’t afraid to job-hop, negotiate, or upskill to get it. The flat truth? If you can make a difference over the phone or Zoom, you can command competitive pay in the new telehealth world. Don’t settle for another “DOE.”

Still curious? Start browsing real salary info and job openings on our job board and connect with nurses actually doing the work in our community. It’s time to earn—and live—on your own terms.