The demand for remote nursing jobs has surged in recent years! These type of jobs provide healthcare professionals the opportunity to work on the go! The process of applying for remote jobs can seem daunting or make you feel like you keep getting lost in the application pool. But it is possible! There are ways to make yourself stand out and ways to utilize your bedside experience even if you don’t have prior remote-type work or ‘case management’ experience and land that non-bedside nursing role.

As a previous bedside nurse who dreamt of one day leaving the bedside for good, here is some insight on how I landed my Remote Nursing job with no prior experience and how you can take those next steps to also achieve your dream nursing role away from the bedside!

Before you begin your job search, it is essential to understand the various remote nursing roles available.

*To note, these roles are not always offered in a remote setting and can sometimes require you to be in the office or in a hybrid environment with a mix of remote and in person settings.

Common positions include:

• Utilization Review Nurse – Reviewing medical records to ensure appropriate care with cost-effectiveness for the patient and the company.
• Case Management Nurse – Coordinating patient care and resources.
• Telehealth Nurse – Providing virtual patient care and consultations.
• Nurse Navigator – Ensure patient’s are notified of upcoming appointments, educated on plan of care, or aware of test results

Less common positions include:

• Compliance Auditor 
• Virtual Treatment
• Patient Services Specialist
• Clinical Document Integrity Specialist
• Nurse Coach
  • Post-Acute Care patients’ transition from acute care setting to the home setting through telephonic outreach to provide education, coaching and care coordination to accomplish the goals of the Post-Acute Care Program. The Nurse Coach engages Post-Acute Care patients in the program and administers initial, update, and discharge assessments in an effort to prevent readmissions.
• Remote Triage 

Indeed

• Use search terms like “Remote nurse,” “Telehealth RN,” or “Utilization Review Nurse.”
  • Be on the look out as some of the postings may be listed as “Remote” but once reading the description you’ll quickly learn that it is not actually a fully remote job. Some jobs are also listed as Remote but require you to be a resident of a specific state.
• Set up job alerts to receive notifications for new postings.
• Filter results by selecting Remote in the Remote AND Location section, adding in your license type (RN, NP, LPN), the salary range you’re looking for, job type, and which state.

LinkedIn

• Optimize your profile with keywords like “remote nurse” and “telehealth.”
• Connect with recruiters and professionals in remote healthcare roles.
• Apply directly to job postings and engage in discussions in LinkedIn nursing groups.
• Research the companies you are applying for to help decide on areas on your resume to stress more.
  • Are they BIG? small? Do any of your prior school or work mates work for this company? These are pieces of information that LinkedIn can provide and help you to adapt your resume to fit their mission or find you a referral from a current employee

Company Career Pages

• Check career pages of major healthcare organizations such as UnitedHealth Group, Humana, Aetna, and Cigna.
• Check your hospitals Career Page. Being an internal applicant can give you a leg up on everyone else! 

3. Typical Job Requirements for Remote Nursing Roles

While specific qualifications vary, most remote nursing jobs require:

• Active RN or BSN license – some may require multi-state licenses like the eNLC
• Minimum of 2–5 years of clinical experience in areas like acute care, case management, or utilization review.
  • Many of the postings do not ‘Require’ but ‘Recommend’ prior case management or insurance experience. Even if you do not have any prior experience make sure on your resume that you include how you work together with the Case Management team at your hospital to help lessen the length of patient stays or create plans for safe discharge dispo. This shows that even though you may not have directly worked as a case manager that you understand their role.
• Strong technical skills to navigate electronic health records (EHR) and virtual communication platforms.
  • On your resume, make sure to list all medical record software’s such as Epic or Cerner, medication management systems such as Omnicell or Pyxis, communication platforms such as Microsoft Teams, or nursing management softwares such as PointClickCare or AlayaCare that you have utilized to show you are technically capable. 
• Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities to assess patient needs remotely, stay on task, and work well with others even when remote.

4. How to Make Your Resume Stand Out

Understand that when applying for remote nursing jobs the application process can be highly competitive. Crafting a strong resume that makes you standout is key.

Here’s what to include:

Professional Summary

• Write a compelling opening that highlights your experience in patient care and relevant remote skills.
• Example: “Experienced RN with 5+ years in case management and utilization review, adept at providing remote healthcare solutions and optimizing patient outcomes.”
• EX: Registered Nurse with 5+ years of experience across diverse medical settings, excelling in time management, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrates expertise in inpatient acute care, oncology care, treatment planning, and detailed documentation, significantly enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare processes. Committed to leveraging advanced skills and knowledge to continue improving patient care, empathetic bedside manner, and team efficiency

Key Skills

Include skills relevant to remote work, such as:

• Telehealth technology proficiency
• EMR/EHR system experience (e.g., Epic, Cerner)
• Case management and utilization review
• HIPAA compliance knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication

Experience Section

• If you worked as a travel nurse with multiple different companies at a variety of hospitals and medical units, your resume can be chaotic! I understand as I was in the same position when having to rewrite my resume after 2 years of travel nursing.
• I advise keeping your resume to 1 page, MAX being 2 pages. To achieve that I condensed my job roles into sections by state or city. I listed the travel company I worked for, my role (ex. Travel nurse, staff nurse, part vs full time), the type of unit, and the dates I was there. The most important thing to not take out from the experience section is the variety of units and acuity level of patients you cared for. Showing your ability to adapt is what helps you stand out!
• Focus on previous remote work (if applicable) and highlight transferable skills.
• Quantify achievements where possible (e.g., “Reduced hospital readmissions by 15% through effective case management strategies.”) especially if you have no prior CM or insurance experience. 

Certifications, Education and Licenses

• List any relevant certifications such as:
  • Certified Case Manager (CCM)
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
  • Telehealth Nursing Certification
  • Compact Nursing License (if applicable)

Finally, my BIGGEST node of advice for what to include on your resume is a *professional photo of yourself* in the upper right corner. I believe this helps you to stand out even more and makes you personable to the employer who may be reviewing thousands of applicants. 

5. Tips for Acing the Interview

• Be prepared to discuss how you manage patient and peer interactions remotely.
• Highlight your ability to work independently and stay organized.
• Demonstrate familiarity with telehealth tools and EHR systems.
• Ask questions about training, workflow, flexibility, and performance expectations in a remote setting.

Final Thoughts

When I started out my search into the possibility of working remotely, the hospital I was working at had a resource set up for bedside nurses called “Beyond the Bedside”. We were able to set up meetings with nurses who hold positions away from the normal patient care setting. These roles included a Case Manager, a Home Health Nurse, Nursing Management, and Utilization Review. Getting a first person perspective on what these roles entail can help you to improve your angle and secure one of these positions because as I’m sure you can already expect, these roles are very different from the chaotic day to day of a bedside nurse’s work day. 

Remote nursing offers flexibility and the ability to work from virtually anywhere. By targeting the right job platforms, tailoring your resume, and preparing for interviews, you can increase your chances of landing your ideal remote nursing role.

Start applying today and take the next step in your nursing career!