Anyone know how to find telecommuting nurse positions?

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Hi,

I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this, but I'm interested in learning about what kinds of telecommuting nurse jobs there are - and most importantly how to find these postings. I've had 5 yrs of acute physical rehabilitation nursing and am looking for new opportunities.

If anyone telecommutes I'd appreciate hearing the type of work you do, and how you made this transition.

Thank you!!:)

Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Actually my friend is at her home most of the time and does the work by computer or telephone.

The RNs who work in the informatics dept are also hard to catch in their office since their work on programs can be done at home. One RN who works for a software company only comes onsight to consult and then does the rest of the projects from his home.

There are also jobs that become available with the magazines and journals that will allow on to work at home.

You just have to have broader interests and think outside of the traditional box.

Even our unit meetings are now done by teleconference so more people can attend.

For inservices or clinical info from a company rep, we may also use the computer.

And of course while it is not telecommuting, the eICU is now quite popular for some hospitals if you want to still see the bedside but not be actually beside it.

I think it varies greatly on where you live....

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What is the starting hourly pay for telephone nurse postions?

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I am also very interested in telecommuting. Thanks for this post and all of the info so far!

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Specializes in Telemetry, Case Management.

I have telecommuted (worked from home totally) for nearly a year now. I review certain types of claims for an insurance company. I did have to work in the actual office first, but now they are letting new hires go home to work after six months. I have only had to go into the main office once for a big meeting since I started telecommuting. Most meetings now we just call in and listen and have a computer program to let us see the powerpoints if there any.

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Specializes in BNAT instructor, ICU, Hospice,triage.

I work for a group of 60 physicians. I triage the calls from midnight to 8 AM. I love this job with all my heart, have been doing it for 2 years in Feb. You do lots of teaching, very rewarding, and you really connect with people and the patients appreciate you so much. Most of the calls are pediatrics but we also have a lot of adults too. I make $15/hour, no benefits, but there ARE benefits, such as not having to deal with evil politics, the XX chromosome crap at work, the management and rarely do you have to deal with grumpy MDs, and the biggest benefit of all is being here in my own home there are times that I can throw in a load of laundry, talk with my kids or husband, fix breakfast for them while teaching a mom how to treat croup, when to go to ER, what to watch for etc...

Its not a job for a new grad, you have to have a lot of experience and good critical thinking skills. Its very rewarding and the patients love and appreciate you. its nice having someone coherent and willing to spend the time with you at 2 AM! I think all docs should have triage nurses!!

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I work as a case manager for an insurance company. I work out of my home office. I do have to visit members also, but I schedule those appts myself which is nice, and if the weather is bad of course its an office day.

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I am currently looking into a position for catastrophic car accident victims for insurance companies. Is this similar to what you're doing?

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Looking for a telecommuti my jog like you described. Any advice?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
Looking for a telecommuti my jog like you described. Any advice?

Advice: Start your own thread for up-to-date advice. This thread is 5 years old.

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Hi , I just seen your post and I'm really trying hard for a telecommute RN position like your friend does .I have 10 years of Med surge experience but companies are saying I don't have their qualifications . Does your friend still work for them ? Thanks

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Hi there!

Do you still work for the insurance company? I am looking for a telecommuting positions now in my Career. I have been a nurse for 10 years- ICU/Corporate education/Cardiac Cath Lab. I am looking for something I can do from home that will be fitting for my current lifestyle with two kids under 3.

Any advice helps!!

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Hi Ani-nurse-

Any luck with the telecommuting companies?? I saw this post is a year old and curious if you are working for a company now! I am in the same starting position as you were!

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