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The Best Work-at-Home Jobs for Nurses in 2021

Are you looking for remote nursing jobs? Would you like to leave the nursing profession altogether? Then keep reading! I have a massive list of work-at-home jobs for nurses, as well as alternative career paths you can take.

When I decided to sign up for nursing school, I knew that I wanted to work in a clinical environment. But after working a grueling year in a pediatric unit at a hospital, I started to look for other opportunities. As I began my search for something non-clinical, I was amazed at the host of possibilities available to nurses.

Best Work-at-Home Jobs for NursesOver the years, I’ve worked in a wide variety of nursing jobs, from prior authorization and medical record reviews to clinical research; in fact, that’s one of the great things about nursing, its versatility.

Oh, and did I mention nurses are in high demand?!

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for registered nurses is expected to grow 7% between 2019 and 2029, a faster-than-average growth rate for a job in the United States.

If you’re looking to ditch the clinical environment and your commute, here are some of the best work-at-home jobs for nurses!

If You Have an Advanced Nursing Degree

1. Online Nursing Faculty

If you have an MSN or a Ph.D. in nursing — you can teach online nursing classes to college students. To teach BSN coursework, you must have an MSN degree, and to teach MSN nursing classes, you must have a Ph.D.

2. Nursing Evaluator

If you have an MSN degree, you can grade nursing students’ academic submissions. Western Governors University hires for this position.

If You Have You Have an RN License

3. Telephonic Case Manager

Case Management is probably the most well-known work-at-home nursing job. As a Case Manager, you’ll oversee your patients’ care plan, ensuring that they receive the appropriate care, resources, and referrals to have a successful outcome.

4. Remote Diabetic or Disease Educator

These positions usually require a Bachelor’s degree, along with an RN or an RD (Registered Dietitian) license. As an educator, you’ll work with patients to ensure proper disease understanding, knowledge, care, routine, and resources.

5. Freelance Nursing Writers

Nursing writers write content for test prep courses, instructional manuals, and other training materials. If you’re interested in this sort of work, other terms to search for are Nurse Certification Writers, Nurse Research Writers, Learning Development Writers, and Medical Writers.

Related Content: From Nursing to Freelance Writing – One Mom’s Path to Working From Home

6. Telehealth Triage Registered Nurse

In this role, the nurse performs screening calls to determine the appropriate path of care for patients. Sometimes called Care Advisor RNs.

7. RN Insurance Jobs

In this role, you will review medical records to ensure that the code billed was appropriate for the services rendered. These positions require some technical writing skills, as you will contact providers for additional information and denial of payment notices. Other keywords to search for if you’re interested in this position are Concurrent Review RN, Clinical Appeals Nurse, RN Appeals Writer, Review Nurse, and Surveillance and Utilization Review (SURS) Nurse.

Related Content: Where to Find Work From Home Medical Insurance Jobs

8. Virtual Clinical Research Associate (CRA)

Clinical Research Associates oversee all aspects of pharmaceutical research studies, from recruiting and monitoring to budgeting and reporting. These positions require a Bachelor’s degree, an RN nursing degree, or experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC). From my experience, the majority of these positions are home-based, but they do require some travel.

Best Work-at-Home Jobs for Nurses

If You’re an RN, LPN, or LVN

9. Remote Quality Improvement Nurse

As a Quality Improvement Nurse, you will review hospitals’ nursing record documentation for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate level coding. These positions usually contain a teaching element, where the nurse educates the staff on the importance of proper documentation and coding practices. Typically requires a fair amount of travel; on some job postings, it’s 70-80% travel time. If you’re interested in applying for this position, also search the keywords Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, Data Abstractor, and Nurse Consultant.

10. Other Remote LPN or LVN Jobs

The majority of remote nursing jobs I’ve seen require an RN license, but I was able to find some companies that hire remote LVNs and LPNs. The companies and types of openings I’ve seen in the past are listed below. These companies may have other remote opportunities for LVNs and LPNs, so you’ll want to do a deep dive on their websites.

11. Part-Time Remote Nursing Jobs

While most work-at-home nursing positions are for full-time work, I was able to find some companies that hire for part-time hours.

Spin Your Nursing Knowledge Into a New Career

12. Virtual Healthcare Recruiter

In this position, you’ll search for and screen candidates for various healthcare positions. Most of these positions require a Bachelor’s degree with a healthcare background. Also, search for the keyword Nurse Recruiter or RN Recruiter.

Best Work-at-Home Jobs for Nurses

13. Clinical Sales Specialist

As a sales representative, you will work with doctors, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals in clinical settings to educate them on healthcare products, services, medications, and programs. Most sales positions offer a base salary with a commission on sales or sign-ups. The majority of sales positions require overnight travel, usually about 50% of the time; you will work from home in the other portion. Additional terms to search for are Healthcare Sales Rep, Clinical Marketing Manager, and Clinical Sales Representative. CVS hires Clinical Sales Reps.

14. Become a Legal Nurse Consultant

Legal Nurse Consultants usually work independently as independent contractors, assisting lawyers with cases involving medical claims. You may need additional training for this position, although some nurses I’ve talked to said that they were able to break into the field without any additional training.

If you’re interested in taking a course, the one I’m familiar with is Vickie Milazzo’s (because I’ve received her brochures in the mail). Even if you don’t take her training, her website has a lot of great information on how to get clients, how much you can earn, as well as success stories.

If you’re interested in this career, also check out Alice Adam’s story — it has lots of useful information about the industry.

Alternative Career Paths For Nurses

15. Nurse Turned Author and Life Coach

You can also take your nursing knowledge and spin it into a whole new career by starting a business. That’s just what Elizabeth Irvine did. Once a pediatric nurse, Elizabeth now runs a business where she educates and empowers women through meditation, coaching sessions, inspirational books, and soul-full workshops and retreats. You can check out her story here.

16. Nurse Turned Blogger

If you’d had told me I would be running a blogging business from home, I would have said you’re crazy! But here I am. After unhappily working in the nursing field for five years, I decided to become a full-time stay-at-home mom, which launched my search for online jobs and subsequent action of starting this blog. I’ve been running a blogging business for 12 years now, and I couldn’t be happier.

If you’re curious about my blogging journey, you can read it here.

And if you’d like to start your own blog from home, I have a step-by-step tutorial here to get you started.

17. Nurse Turned Computer Programmer

Like many nurses, Nadia Copeland loved her job and the people she worked with, but she was tired of how budget concerns affected patient care, and her health was suffering due to the overall stress of her job. After quitting her nursing job, Nadia looked into LaunchCode’s CoderGirl Program at her husband’s urging.

Not only was Nadia good at coding, but she enjoyed the challenge. Nadia says, “I’m grateful for what nursing taught me, but I’m so much happier in my current role and industry, and I’m looking forward to becoming as seasoned in computer programming as I was at providing health care.”

18. Nurse Turned Medical Coder and Biller

Tricia Mitchell decided to leave bedside nursing because she knew her nighttime hours weren’t compatible with having a family. She stumbled upon an article on Dave Ramsey’s website about medical coding and billing training through CareerStep. Being a self-paced, online program and a good career alternative to nursing, Tricia decided to make the leap. Today Tricia works full-time as a remote medical biller and coder while also being a stay-at-home mom. To learn more about remote medical coding and billing, check out this article.

19. Nurse Turned Personal Concierge

After working as a registered nurse for many years, Kelly Schaefer decided to take her organizational skills and turn them into a business, helping others manage their daily errands and tasks. Besides running her personal concierge business, Task Complete, Kelly also teaches others how to break into the field and increase their profits. If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a personal concierge check out her Concierge Starter Kit.

If starting a business from home sounds appealing, be sure to grab our FREE business plan template here!

Need More Work-at-Home Nursing Jobs?

FlexJobs is my favorite place to search for work-at-home jobs because they let you refine your search by job type, schedule, job category, telecommuting level, company accolades, career level, and title. Being able to break down your job search into these specific categories will help you find what you’re looking for faster. Plus, all their job postings are hand-screened for legitimacy, so you don’t have to worry about dealing with scams.

Another great place to find remote nursing jobs is in the Facebook group Remote Nursing Jobs. Sadie, the founder of the group, is a nurse that works from home and who has a knack for finding these jobs. New job leads and information are posted daily.

Have you brought your nursing job home? We’d love to hear about it, or if you’ve spun off into a new career, we’d love to hear about that too!

Originally published December 2, 2016. Content updated March 3, 2021.

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About the Author

Holly Reisem Hanna

Holly Reisem Hanna

Holly Reisem Hanna is the publisher and founder of The Work at Home Woman, which has been helping individuals find remote careers and businesses that feed their souls since 2009. Through her unconventional career path of holding over 30 jobs and obtaining two college degrees, she's been able to figure out how to find a career path that you're truly passionate about. Holly's had the pleasure of sharing her expertise on sites like CNN, MSN Money, Huffington Post, Woman's Day Magazine, as well as being recognized by Forbes as one of the “Top 100 Websites for Your Career.” Holly resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband and daughter and enjoys reading, traveling, and yoga.

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64 Comments

  1. Brittany

    Hello,
    I am looking to teach online BSN courses. I have been a floor nurse for four years and a nurse educator for one year. I currently have my masters in nursing education. Every time I look for an online nursing faculty job is says it requires a doctorate degree. Do I need my doctorate? What are your recommendations?

    • Holly Reisem Hanna

      Hi Brittany,

      I know Kaplan hires MSNs for NCLEX classes, and Colorado Tech University also hires MSNs.

      Keep searching. Have you joined Sadie’s remote nursing group? That’s also an excellent place to gather information.

  2. Suzanne Darby

    Received my MSN in Nursing Education in November 2019. Nurse for 25 years bedside, med-surg/tele/oncology. Looking to begin my journey in nursing education online but most postings requirea terminal degree which I plan on returning to school to complete. Would like something to do during the interim i.e content editor, question writer/editor for NCLEX. Any other suggestions or leads much appreciated. My back can’t take much more of the stressors and increased demands of the bedside nurse.

  3. Jackie van eyk

    I m a women of 45yrs,and nursing 26yrs,did resign in jan 2020 to help my son with schoolwork.but I miss my job as register nurse and need and need a salary.i did worked in oncology,hi care post orthopedic patients.having HIV couns/marriage course.code 10 driver’s license.can start immedly.want to learn if there is a possibility.married,and my son is 17yrs.staying in north west.was helping cansa with fund raising

  4. Lisa Newell

    I am an RN BSN for 25 years now. I love my job at a Nursing Home and it has wonderful retirement. However, I’m looking to supplement my income. I live in remote Western Oklahoma and have decent internet. I have allot of Long term Care and Hospice experience, as well as med surg. Any ideas?

  5. Stepfanie RN BSN Pugh

    Hello I was a Med-Surg nurse for 3 years before my injury. I had 1 year of clinical rotation to go for my NP. I have had 3 surgeries on my right wrist. I have a right fused wrist and CRPS. In the left shoulder I have bicep tendinitis. My restrictions are no lifting, pushing, pulling more than 10-20lbs. I am unable to perform repetitive tasks with my right wrist and left shoulder.
    Are their any jobs out here that I would be able work as a RN?

    Thanks,
    Stepfanie

  6. Vikki Johnson

    I’m currently working from home as a telephonic case manager but because of the production standards and because I’m also a caregiver I wanted to look for something like a 24/7 nurse line where I could take a call and move on to the next as well as work part time. I have BSN and wondered how much training is involved.

  7. Maggie

    Holly,

    I generally have a handful of nursing jobs available on any given day. Currently, I have 2 Bilingual (S) Telemedicine openings for Geriatric, LPN(s) w 1-year experience or new grad! :-) Great pay with weekly bonuses based on performance metrics. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

  8. Otomfon

    I’m a BSN Nurse from Nigeria, looking forward to working from home as a Nurse. I’m I eligible to any of openings?

  9. Linda

    I ran into this website as I googled work from home jobs for nurses. I have been a nurse for almost 20 yrs and have lots of hospital/clinic experience. I’m a busy momma of three girls. I would like any recommendations of companies to work for from any of you. I’m excited to give this a try in the near future.

  11. Jamie Miller

    Hi, I have worked as a surgical/CVOR nurse for the past 9 years. Even though I do love it in the operating room, I find myself wanting to step back and have more flexibility with my schedule. My daughters are growing up and I don’t want to miss their last high school memories.
    Do you know if there is anything that I could do from home that is maybe more geared for acute care?

  12. Shirin Didier

    Hello, I live in Costa Rica, but have an active RN Florida license since 2003. My background is ICU. At the moment I’m looking for job opportunities I can do from Costa Rica. I still do perdiem in ICU in a hospital in Miami. So far I just hit dead ends. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

    Shirin Didier

  14. Shawna G

    Can you recommend any nurse recruiters? I am having a hard time getting any responses from remote positions ☹

  15. AJITHA

    Hai, Am Ajitha. Am an Indian GNM staff nurse having 20 yrs of hospital experience. Now I want a job, How can I get case manager job? plz reply.

  17. Simone irie

    I work from home as a RN coder and I love it. It is a welcome change from the hospital because I was so burnt out!
    Pros: Working from home saves me time from commuting, less wear and tear on my car and less stress on my body, I can cook lunch if I want, flexible hours.

    Cons: people think they can just drop by your house at anytime, so you need to set boundaries. It can get lonely if you are used to being around a lot of people I post work from home nurse and other medical professional jobs weekly on my youtube channel ” Simone irie ” . Stop by for more info :0)

    • Lisa

      Hi. I’ve been nursing for 23 years and currently work at home as a case manager. I would like to continue working at home and I’m interesting in coding but having a hard time getting a job due to no coding experience. How do you get coding experience.

  18. BOCHU KAVITHA

    I NEED TO WORK AS A TELEPHONIC CASE MANAGER.I HAVE 5YRS OF EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL AS A ICU INCHARGE NURSE

  19. Maria Vicroa Albia

    Hi I’m Nurse Vicky from Philippines, Do you hire Regisered Nurse in Ph? If so, how can I proceed?

    Thanks,

    Vicky

  20. Angela Shaver

    Hi Everyone,

    I am new to this post. I have been working from home as an RN for the past 7 years. In that time I have obtained my BSN through my employer. I now find myself being the product of a major downsizing. There are many opportunities out there. You just have to keep looking.

  21. Mrs. P

    Hi there.. Interesting read.
    I am a Jamaican nurse who works in Tourism but I think it is time to move on.

    How likely is it to land an international work at home job seeing that Jamaica does not offer this kind of post, ever…?

    Do you think employers for work at home posts will require me having their specific license even though I would work from home?

  22. Val Railey

    Hello I am seasoned RN last worked ICU and Medical Step down Unit. I was involved in a MVA and has been off work since 2016. However, my physician has said I am able to work just with out lifting, pulling, or pushing anything greater than 10-15 pounds. Which lead me to be terminated after being off work over a year because the hospital could not accommodate my restrictions. I am interested in doing some home nursing can you help me find something I may be able to perform at home. Thank you.

    • Holly - The Work at Home Woman

      Hi Val,

      I’m sorry to hear about your accident. All of the above mentions are viable nursing options that offer telecommuting positions.

      If you’re looking to save time with your job search, I highly suggest paying for a FlexJobs’ membership. They’ll have all of the most current nursing listings on their website, so you won’t have to dig through each company’s site looking for the remote positions.

      If you have more specific questions, let me know. Good luck!

  23. Chloe Knudsen

    Hi, my name is Chloe, and I am a RN with a Bachelor’s Degree, looking for a stay a home job because of a automobile accident that left me disabled. I love nursing and recently went back and took HEIDIS Nurse Training and received my certificate. I am just not quite sure how to begin looking for a work at home job.

  24. Kara

    Thanks for the helpful advice! How difficult is it to land a Case Management position with no previous experience? I have a BSN, have worked in nursing since 2002 in many different areas, and yet it seems I am having difficulty finding a work from home position. I have always wanted to work in Case Management, which is one of the reasons I went back to school. But I don’t have all the certifications these companies seem to require. Finding it frustrating and beginning to think that a work at home position is out of reach…

    • Holly - The Work at Home Woman

      Hi Kara, I’m not sure. Do you have a LinkedIn profile that says you’re searching for a remote nurse case management position? I get a lot of recruiters contacting me on there for nursing positions. You may also want to seek out a nurse recruiter to assist you — they make money off of each successful placement, so it’s free for you.

  26. Keisha

    Hello work at home woman, thanks for putting this website together. I came across this site after searching for nursing work at home jobs. Very good read, informative and filled with resources.

    I am a float nurse in a very busy hospital, but for the past year I have had this great yearning to step away from the bedside and work from home. A big part of it though is because I would like to start a family. I am beat up and tired all

  27. Mansi

    I am an BSN nurse from india. I had work experience for 6 month in hospital. Further i m preparing for RN exam . N part time working as Director in School.

  28. William Finn

    Now a days Technology has so increased that any Registered Nurse can share his experience online via watsapp or Video Calling or Audio Calling Support. Registered Nurse can guide his patient at its best. Guidance by an expert Nurse in her work is the most important thing.

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