10 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Remote Nursing Job

Don't Accept Without Asking These

Excitement about a remote offer can lead to overlooking important details. These 10 questions protect your interests.

1. 'Is this role permanently remote, or could it change?'

Some companies went remote during COVID and have pulled back. Confirm the permanence of the remote arrangement in writing if possible.

2. 'What are the exact hours and schedule?'

Is it truly Monday-Friday 9-5? Are there any on-call requirements? What are the exact start and end times?

3. 'What are the productivity expectations?'

Case/call volume per day, documentation turnaround time, response time expectations. Know what 'good performance' looks like before accepting.

4. 'What technology do you provide?'

Does the company provide a computer, headset, and other equipment? Or do you need to supply your own?

5. 'How is the team structured and how often do you communicate?'

Is there a daily huddle? Weekly meetings? Who is your direct supervisor and how accessible are they?

6. 'What does onboarding look like for remote employees?'

Poor remote onboarding is one of the biggest challenges for new remote nurses. How long is training? Is it self-paced or structured?

7. 'How is performance evaluated?'

What metrics are tracked? How often are performance reviews? How do raises work?

8. 'Are there opportunities for advancement?'

Can you move from staff nurse to lead nurse, supervisor, or manager? What's the typical timeline?

9. 'What do nurses who leave this role typically cite as reasons for leaving?'

A good hiring manager will answer this honestly. It reveals company self-awareness and common pain points.

10. 'What do nurses who thrive in this role have in common?'

This reverse-engineers the profile of a successful employee and tells you what qualities they're really hiring for.