One thing that isn’t taught to us in nursing school, at least not in great depth, is what else we can do with our nursing degree that isn’t patient care. They told us, “there are so many different things you can do as a nurse!”, but what they really meant was switching to a different area of patient care. I’m here to show you that you have options outside of patient care.

Whether you’re looking for something remote, non-clinical, or completely outside of healthcare, this list has you covered. Over time, this list will be updated as I discover more job opportunities. You don’t have to stay in a job that makes you unhappy!

💻 Remote & Non-Clinical Roles

1. Utilization Review Nurse – $75K–$100K

2. Clinical Documentation Specialist – $70K–$115K

3. Nurse Recruiter – $60K–$115K

4. Disability/Workers’ Compensation Nurse – $75K–$115K

5. Quality Improvement Nurse – $80K–$150K

6. Risk Management Nurse – $90K–$150K

7. Insurance Nurse (Claims, Underwriting, Appeals) – $90K–$150K

8. Healthcare Fraud Investigator – $70K–$130K

9. Chart Auditor – $87K–$127K

10. Clinical Compliance Specialist – $80K–$114K

📚 Education & Training

11. Pharmaceutical Education Nurse – $80K–$130K

12. Nursing School Instructor (LPN/RN/BSN) – $65K–$100K

13. NCLEX Prep Instructor – $60K–$140K

14. CPR/ACLS Instructor – $50K–$85K

15. Corporate Trainer (Healthcare) – $75K–$110K

16. Medical Device Clinical Educator – $85K–$120K

17. Simulation Lab Coordinator – $60K–$100K

18. Clinical Adjunct Faculty – $60K–$100K

🛒 Sales & Business

19. Medical Device Sales Representative – $90K–$180K+ (base + commission)

20. Pharmaceutical Sales Representative – $90K–$150K+ (base + commission)

21. Healthcare Consultant – $90K–$150K

22. Entrepreneur (Nurse-Owned Business, IV Hydration, Med Spa, Aesthetics, Care Agency, etc.) – Income Varies

23. Concierge Nurse – $80K–$110K

24. Health Coach – $50K–$100K

25. Private Duty Nurse for High-Profile Clients – Income Varies

🖥️ Tech & Informatics

26. Nurse Informaticist – $90K–$120K

27. Clinical Application Specialist (EHR, Medical Software) – $85K–$120K

28. Telemedicine Program Manager – $90K–$130K

29. Electronic Health Record (EHR) Trainer – $75K–$110K

✍️ Writing & Media

30. Medical Writer – $40K–$100K

31. Healthcare Blogger/YouTuber/Social Media – Income Varies

32. Medical Editor/Proofreader – $60K–$90K

33. Nurse Podcaster – Income Varies

34. Course Creator for Nurses (CEUs, Specialty Certifications, NCLEX Prep, etc.) – Income Varies

📺 Unusual & Fun Nursing Roles

35. TV/Film Set Nurse – $70K–$120K

36. Theme Park Nurse (Disney, Universal, etc.) – $60K–$120K

37. Cruise Ship Nurse – $60K–$120K (includes housing)

38. Oil Rig/Offshore Safety/Paramedic Nurse – $90K–$130K

39. Expedition/Adventure Travel Nurse – $80K–$120K

40. Tattoo Nurse – $75K–$110K

41. Tattoo Removal Nurse – $75K–$110K

⚖️ Legal & Policy Roles

42. Regulatory Affairs Nurse (FDA, Pharma, Medical Devices) – $90K–$140K

43. Nurse Attorney (for RNs who go to law school) – $100K+

44. Nurse Lobbyist – $90K–$150K

45. Health Policy Nurse – $80K–$120K

46. Legal Nurse Consultant – $85K–$150K

🏥 Health Compliance & Accreditation

47. Healthcare Accreditation Specialist – $80K–$120K

🩺 Clinical & Patient-Facing Roles

48. Nurse Educator – $70K–$100K

49. Travel Nurse – $90K–$150K

50. Aesthetic Nurse (Botox, Fillers, Laser Treatments) – $80K–$120K

51. School Nurse – $50K–$75K

52. Flight Nurse – $80K–$120K

53. Occupational Health Nurse – $75K–$110K

54. Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse – $60K–$90K

55. Public Health Nurse – $60K–$85K

56. Correctional Facility Nurse – $65K–$90K

57. Active Duty Military Nurse – $70K–$120K, depending on rank and time in service, as well as housing and subsistence allowance.

58. Nurse Case Manager – $75K–$100K

59. Transplant Coordinator – $75K–$110K

60. Telehealth Nurse – $65K–$95K

61. IV Hydration & Mobile Infusion Nurse – $70K–$120K

62. Home Health Nurse – $60K–$90K

63. Forensic Nurse – $70K–$100K

64. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) – $72K–$95K

65. Clinical Nurse Researcher – $80K–$100K

How Did I Miss These?

How did I forget these?? As I find new jobs, I will add them here:

66. Camp Nurse – $28k- $42k per season

67. Laser Hair Removal Nurse– $74K- $90k

68. International Nurse Escort– Salary depends on how many variables, including how many assignments you take, number of legs, if you spend the night anywhere, etc.

The salaries listed above were pulled from a variety of sources, including ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor.com, Salary.com, and Indeed. Keep in mind that salaries can vary based on employer, experience, and location. While compiling this list, I noticed that different sources provided widely varying salary estimates, so I aimed for a conservative yet realistic range. Please be sure to conduct your own research and negotiate when looking for a new job.

This list definitely is not complete. I will continue to add to it as more job spotlights are added, so please bookmark this page and check back regularly.

Did I miss a job? Let me know in the comments so that I can add it!

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