5 Remote Nursing Jobs You Probably Haven't Considered

Beyond the Usual Options

Most nurses know about telehealth and case management. But the remote nursing world is broader than you might think. Here are five roles you probably haven't considered.

1. Clinical Specialist for a Medical Device Company

What it is: Provide clinical expertise supporting sales and implementation of medical devices. Help customers (hospitals) understand and use products effectively.

Why it's great:

• Typically $85k–$110k + bonuses
• Uses clinical expertise in a business context
• Often fully remote with occasional travel
• Intellectually stimulating

Entry path: Network with medical device reps, apply for 'clinical specialist' or 'clinical education' roles at device companies.

2. Pharmaceutical Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

What it is: Build relationships with key opinion leaders in a therapeutic area. Bridge clinical science and physician practice.

Why it's great:

• Salary: $110k–$160k + bonus
• Fully remote
• Requires advanced practice (NP or equivalent) in most companies

3. Clinical Content Writer / Medical Writer

What it is: Write clinical content for health websites, hospitals, drug companies, or education platforms.

Why it's great:

• Freelance or employed
• Completely flexible schedule
• $40–$80/hour freelance
• Lets you share knowledge creatively

Entry path: Start a health blog, get published in nursing journals, pitch health websites.

4. Remote Nursing Home Surveyor

What it is: Conduct virtual compliance surveys for long-term care facilities on behalf of state agencies.

Why it's great:

• Government or government-contracted work (stable)
• Uses clinical expertise in regulatory context
• Salary: $70k–$95k

5. Health Insurance Underwriting Nurse

What it is: Review medical records to assess health risk for insurance underwriting decisions.

Why it's great:

• Fully analytical work
• Regular hours
• Salary: $72k–$95k
• Unique intersection of nursing and finance

Entry path: Target life insurance and disability insurance companies rather than health insurance.