The healthcare field continues to evolve, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic where many positions transitioned to working remotely. Unsurprisingly, opportunities for remote registered nurses have also expanded significantly. In 2026, numerous companies are actively seeking to hire nurses for remote positions in areas such as utilization management, case management, clinical claims review, health coaching and virtual hospital care.
Whether you are a registered nurse (RN), nurse practitioner (NP), or licensed practical nurse (LPN), with an equal range of degrees, remote opportunities are obtainable. Here are ten companies that were listing remote nursing roles, or hiring nurses for work beyond the bedside, on their own careers sites in October 2026, with the roles and benefits each one publishes. Listings change daily, so treat the role names as examples of what each employer hires for and check the current postings before you apply. You can also browse open registered nurse jobs, case manager jobs and nurse practitioner jobs on the Betterleap job board.
1. CVS Health
CVS Health is one of America’s largest healthcare companies and offers multiple remote nursing roles, listed on its careers site with a "Work at Home" location. However, not all remote nursing positions at CVS Health are created equal. Some positions require working in a specific time zone, have weekend or shift schedules, or require a license or residence in a particular state, so make sure to check out the fine print. Learn more.
Remote Nursing Roles:
- Utilization Management Nurse Consultant (Work at Home)
- Case Manager, Registered Nurse (Work at Home)
- Clinical Claims Review Nurse (Work at Home)
- Transition of Care Registered Nurse (Work at Home)
Why Work Here:
CVS Health’s benefits page lists tuition reimbursement with options to earn a degree at no cost, an employee stock purchase plan with a 10% discount, a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% after one year of service, and paid parental leave after one year of service. Additional benefits include no-cost MinuteClinic wellness services such as weight management, smoking cessation and flu shots, no-cost confidential counseling, and a CVS store discount card worth up to 30% on most non-prescription items.
2. Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
BCBS is one of the largest healthcare insurance companies in the country and offers many opportunities through its 33 independent and locally operated BCBS companies. These opportunities may be found through the main BCBS website, or one of its independent companies. These companies are either listed as BCBS of a specific state, or a multi-state group, such as CareFirst, GuideWell, Premera, and Elevance Health.
Remote Nursing Roles:
- Clinical Appeals
- Care Manager
- Telephonic Nurse
3. Inizio Engage
Inizio Engage is a global player within the healthcare market that works with pharma and biopharma businesses. The wider Inizio group counts more than 900 nurses among its experts across 50 countries, in roles that focus on providing educational support to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, or medical staff. Its careers page describes positions "from field-based to hybrid to fully remote" for nurses, industry experts and medical science liaisons alike. In October 2026 its US nursing vacancies were Clinical Educator roles that combine in-person and virtual education within a defined territory, so check each posting for how much of the work is done from home. Learn more.
Nursing Roles:
- Clinical Educator (disease state and device education for healthcare professionals and patients)
- Patient solutions and clinical support
Why Work Here:
Inizio Engage says its culture, whether working remotely, in the office, or in the field, is built around learning and development, diversity and inclusion, and mental health and wellness.
4. The Cigna Group
Cigna, another main healthcare insurance company in the nation, hires nurses for in person, telephone, virtual, and digital care across all areas, such as accreditation, claims, pharmacy, and product and clinical program design. Its careers site lets you filter search results to remote roles, and the US nursing postings in October 2026 included RN health coaching and licensed vocational nurse roles for its Evernorth health services business, alongside field infusion nursing for its specialty pharmacy. Learn more.
Nursing Roles:
- RN Health Coach
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Home Infusion Nurse
Why Work Here:
Standard benefits at Cigna start with a minimum of 18 days of paid time off, plus paid holidays. Medical, dental and vision coverage and other benefits start on day one, and the 401(k) is open immediately upon hire with a company match. Cigna also offers an Educational Development Program with tuition-free or partially funded learning, and a Caregiver Leave program with wage replacement for up to eight weeks.
5. UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group, made up of UnitedHealthcare and Optum, offers remote roles for RNs, LPNs and NPs. "Remote" is one of the most popular searches on its careers site, and a search for remote nursing roles in October 2026 returned more than 3,700 listings. Make sure to read the details, as some roles are remote nationwide while others are remote within one state, such as "Remote in Pennsylvania", "Remote in CA" or "Remote in HI", and require a license there. Learn more.
Remote Nursing Roles:
- Preservice Review Nurse RN
- Discharge Care Manager Nurse, RN
- RN Care Manager
- Clinical Grievances RN
- RN Diabetes Educator
Why Work Here:
UnitedHealth Group groups its benefits under a "United Well-being" umbrella covering physical, emotional, financial and life benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and financial benefits that range from reimbursement and discount programs to savings, retirement and investing support.
6. Humana
Humana is another major healthcare insurance company that offers remote RN employment. It offers various insurance plans, such as individual/group, Medicare, and Medicaid. Its careers site lists nursing roles under a Nursing category, and remote positions carry a "Remote" location such as Remote, Nationwide or Remote, Kentucky. In October 2026 its remote openings leaned toward care management leadership and utilization management coordination, while most of its RN case manager postings were in-person home health roles. Learn more.
Nursing Roles:
- Manager, Care Management, Behavioral Health (Remote)
- Utilization management coordinator roles (Remote)
- Clinical Care Nurse (RN)
- Home Health RN Case Manager (in person)
Why Work Here:
Humana’s benefits page lists a 401(k) with a company match, health savings account and flexible savings account contributions, an employer-sponsored personal emergency savings account with matching funds from Humana, a paid parental leave program, a paid caregiver time off program, and tuition assistance with access to degree and certification programs.
7. Kaplan
Kaplan is a top test preparation company that offers resources and support for nursing students and nursing programs, including NCLEX prep, virtual clinical simulation, advanced certification prep courses and continuing professional development for nursing educators. Its nursing roles are posted as Remote/Nationwide positions, although they are few: in October 2026 the one open nursing role was a Student Success Manager for its nursing programs. Learn more.
Remote Nursing Roles:
- Student Success Manager, Nursing (Remote/Nationwide)
- Nurse educator and NCLEX prep roles, when open
Why Work Here:
Kaplan says its experienced nurses design every aspect of its nursing education solutions, so the work stays close to the profession without a bedside shift, and its nursing roles are listed as Remote/Nationwide. Kaplan describes its benefits package as built around choice, quality and value, with the details published for its US-based employees.
8. Molina Healthcare
Molina Healthcare’s careers site says fully remote and hybrid career opportunities are available, and that all remote opportunities are U.S.-based, so candidates must reside and be authorized to work in the United States. A search for remote nursing roles in October 2026 returned 131 listings, many of them tied to a specific state license or residence. Learn more.
Remote Nursing Roles:
- Facility Site Review Nurse (RN), remote in California
- Care Manager (RN), remote, some roles requiring a compact license
- Transition of Care Coach, remote (California LVN/LPN)
- Remote Care Manager (RN), Texas residents
Why Work Here:
Molina’s benefits page lists medical, dental and vision coverage, remote and hybrid work, an employee assistance program, paid parental leave, back-up family care, paid time off and company holidays, plus an employee stock purchase plan, a 401(k), a Roth 401(k), education reimbursement and continuing education units.
9. Amedisys
Amedisys describes itself as a national leader in home health, hospice and in-home care, chosen by 3,300 hospitals and 114,000 physicians and caring for 499,000 people each year. Most of its nursing roles are in-person home health and hospice positions: a search of its careers site in October 2026 returned 689 registered nurse postings but only a handful of remote roles, among them an afterhours hospice triage nurse listed as corporate remote. Remote nursing openings here are fewer than at the insurers above and worth checking regularly. Learn more.
Nursing Roles:
- Afterhours Triage Nurse (remote)
- RN Case Manager, home health and hospice
- Registered Nurse, Home Health
Why Work Here:
Amedisys provides a full benefits package, including up to $1,000 in free healthcare services a year when enrolled in an HSA medical plan. Additional benefits include 24/7 access to telehealth services for as low as $10 a visit, up to $500 in wellness rewards for the year, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, and paid parental and family caregiver leave.
10. Avel eCare
Avel eCare is a telemedicine provider accredited by The Joint Commission that focuses on rural and community hospitals, thus expanding access to care. It gives hospitals and clinics access to physicians, nurses and clinicians across more than 15 distinct specialties, from its headquarters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and hundreds of remote workstations across the country. Its service lines include critical care, emergency, behavioral health, pharmacy, hospitalist and senior care, and its remote nursing shifts include nights, weekends and holidays on a rotation. Learn more.
Remote Nursing Roles:
- Registered Nurse, ICU (nights, remote)
- Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health (remote)
- Nurse Practitioner, Senior Care (remote, PRN)
Why Work Here:
Avel eCare’s careers page describes roles in clinical, administrative and technical areas, whether at the Sioux Falls headquarters or working remotely, with a culture built on service, quality, collaboration and innovation.
What to Expect When Working as a Remote Nurse
Remote nursing can be just as difficult, if not more, than a nurse who sees patients in person. Not only are you expected to embrace new technology, but maintaining strong communication skills and providing compassionate care can be difficult when done over the phone, computer, or video. However, there are many benefits to working as a remote registered nurse, such as:
- Not having to stay after your shift is over due to staffing issues, patient acuity, or charting
- The ability to work from anywhere in the country, or at least anywhere in the states where you hold a license
- The relief of working in a low-stress position
- Predictable scheduling making taking time off much easier
Skills Needed for Remote Nursing Success
The necessary skills to work as a remote nurse vary depending on the type of job, but mainly revolve around strong communication skills, familiarity with technology, and clinical expertise. Other skills include:
- Adaptability: The remote nurse needs to adapt to new technologies or situations that may arise quickly.
- Self-Starter: Perfecting your time management and being a self-starter are necessary components to working remotely, as many positions work independently.
- Critical Thinking: Remote nurses, like nurses who provide care in person, must be able to analyze complex situations and make decisions based on limited information.
The future of healthcare is remote, and that includes the nurse’s role. Large healthcare insurance companies such as CVS Health, UnitedHealth Group, Humana and Molina Healthcare, and smaller companies like Avel eCare, are leading the way in providing remote nurse opportunities. Whether you are tired of working at the bedside, having long and unpredictable hours, or just making the daily commute, 2026 is a good time to explore the remote nursing roles available. Your next career step could just be a click away on the Betterleap job board.
Sources
CVS Health, Clinical careers and Benefits, read 16 October 2026.
Inizio, company overview, and Inizio Engage, Careers and Vacancies, read 16 October 2026.
The Cigna Group, Careers and Our Benefits, read 16 October 2026.
UnitedHealth Group, Working at UnitedHealth Group and Employee benefits, read 16 October 2026.
Humana, Careers and Benefits, read 16 October 2026.
Kaplan, Nursing schools and Work with us, read 16 October 2026.
Molina Healthcare, Careers and Benefits, read 16 October 2026.
Amedisys, home page, Benefits and Careers, read 16 October 2026.
Avel eCare, home page, Careers and Career Opportunities, read 16 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which companies hire the most remote nurses?
The large health insurers list the most remote nursing roles. In October 2026 a search for remote nursing roles on UnitedHealth Group's careers site returned more than 3,700 listings and Molina Healthcare's returned 131, while CVS Health listed work-at-home utilization management, case management, claims review and transition of care nurse roles, and Humana and Cigna listed remote care management and health coaching roles.
What kinds of remote jobs do nurses do?
Most remote nursing roles are utilization management, prior authorization and clinical claims review for insurers, telephonic case and care management, health coaching, afterhours triage for home health and hospice providers, nurse education, and virtual hospital nursing in critical care, behavioral health and senior care at telehealth providers such as Avel eCare.
Can a remote nurse work from any state?
Usually not. Most listings require an active license in the state where the members or patients are, and some are remote only within one state (for example, Molina's facility site review nurse roles are remote within California and UnitedHealth Group marks some roles as remote in a named state). A multistate compact license widens the options, and some Molina care manager roles ask for one.
Do remote nursing jobs come with the same benefits as hospital jobs?
At the employers on this list, yes. CVS Health, Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, Humana, Molina and Amedisys publish full benefits pages covering medical coverage, retirement plans with a company match, paid parental leave and tuition assistance or reimbursement, and Cigna starts every employee with at least 18 days of paid time off.
How current is this list?
Every company, role and benefit on this page was checked against the employer's own careers site on 16 October 2026. Listings change daily, so the role names are examples of what each employer hires for rather than open positions, and the page is refreshed at least once a year.
