Get help from a professional resume writer if needed.<\/li><\/ul>Many skills are transferable, so a fresh, revamped resume should demonstrate that your skills and qualifications from your previous role are still relevant.<\/p>
Alternative Careers for Nurses<\/h2>
Below, we explore some alternative career opportunities for nurses who do not want a patient care role.<\/p>
These jobs are specifically curated as relevant to the widely accepted skills, education, and healthcare experience that nurses have achieved over the years. <\/strong><\/p>(The list below is in the higher- to lower-reported salary order. The salary data has been taken from reputed sources including Glassdoor, ZipRecruiter, Comparably, Zippia, and Payscale.)<\/p>
1. Nurse Writer \/ Medical Writer <\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Nurse writers are nursing professionals who educate people on a wide range of healthcare topics. They can also write articles, books, and scripts about nursing. They have the option of freelancing for medical journals and other health-related publications.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $60,000 – $121,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> An associate\u2019s degree (ADN) or bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing (BSN) is required, with experience as a registered nurse.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Non-hospital<\/p>2. Medical and Health Services Managers<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>They are healthcare executives who work behind the scenes at hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations. Their main responsibility is to coordinate the delivery and quality of healthcare services.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $55,000 – $100,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019s degree in healthcare management or related field, such as public health or health information management is required.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital or remote<\/p>3. Telemedicine Nurse<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>A telemedicine nurse, also known as telehealth nurse, uses telecommunication methods such as video call, phone, email, and messaging to provide patient care. They connect with patients over the phone or Internet for providing healthcare services.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $48,000 – $105,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> An associate\u2019s degree (ADN\/ASN) or bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing (BSN) is required.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and non-hospital<\/p>4. Health Informaticist<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>A health informaticist organizes and analyzes patients\u2019 health records to improve healthcare outcomes. They make sure doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals have quick and easy access to medical records.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $45,000 – $156,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing, informatics, health information management, or related field is required. <\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital or remote<\/p>5. Public Health Nurse <\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>A Public Health Nurse educates the general public through community-based intervention programs. The job is to promote community health and safety. They are trained as registered nurses.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $45,000 – $106,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> An associate\u2019s degree in nursing (ADN\/ASN) or a hospital-based diploma program is usually sufficient for this role.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Non-hospital<\/p>6. Pharmaceutical Sales <\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Pharmaceutical sales representatives educate doctors, physicians, and other medical specialists about the newest pharmaceutical products on the market. They can influence providers to prescribe the drugs to their patients.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $43,000 – $103,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019s degree is often required. CNPR (Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative) certification may be required.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and non-hospital<\/p>7. Nurse Lobbyist <\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Nurse lobbyists use their voice, power, and knowledge to influence legislators regarding healthcare-related bills at local, state, or federal levels. They should have strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $42,000 – $145,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> No official academic degree is required, but they are required to register with the state and federal governments.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Non-hospital<\/p>8. EMR Implementation Specialist<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>EMR implementation specialists use their knowledge of EMR and EHR software to manage and enhance everyday clinical operations and workflows. They use their technical expertise to configure, implement, and support the use of the EHR system within healthcare institutions.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $41,000 – $88,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019s degree in information technology or healthcare related fields is required.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and non-hospital<\/p>9. Insurance Nurse<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Insurance nurses interact with patients to assess their medical records, treatment options, and medical claims to evaluate whether these fit in the insurance bill or not. They also review, manage, and process health insurance appeals and claims.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $38,000 – $76,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> An associate\u2019s degree (ADN) or bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing (BSN) is required or preferred.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital or non-hospital<\/p>10. Grant Writer<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>The job of grant writers is to research, draft, and submit documentation that help organizations receive financial grants. They thoroughly research available grants in multiple areas and identify the ones that match the objective(s) of the organization.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $37,000 – $73,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> Although an undergraduate degree is enough, a bachelor\u2019s degree in English, communications, or marketing is a bonus if you want to advance in your career. A working knowledge of non-profit organizations, finances, and politics will help a lot.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Non-hospital<\/p>11. Healthcare Recruiter <\/h3>
Job Description:<\/strong> A healthcare recruiter is responsible for planning and coordinating the recruitment functions of an organization, including posting job ads, screening candidates, setting up interviews, negotiating hiring agreements and salaries, and so on.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $34,000 – $64,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019s degree in human resources, healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field is required.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and non-hospital<\/p>12. Healthcare Representative<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>A healthcare representative is like an agent who is authorized to manage several tasks \u2013 such as claims processing, resolving issues, and collecting payments \u2013 for a patient account in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in advance.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $34,000 – $55,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> An associate\u2019s degree in nursing, pharmacy, or related field is preferred.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and non-hospital<\/p>13. Nurse Health Coach \/ Health \/ Nutrition \/ Fitness Coach<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Nurse health coaches help patients achieve a healthy lifestyle or a specific health-related goal. They create diet plans and exercise plans to improve the overall health of patients <\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $33,000 – $67,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019 degree (BSN) or an associate\u2019s degree in nursing (ASN) is required.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and non-hospital<\/p>14. Quality & Safety Nurse <\/h3>
Job Description:<\/strong> A quality & safety nurse job requires assessing and evaluating treatment plans, and documenting patient care details according to professional nursing standards and regulations. They coordinate among multiple departments to manage risk and ensure quality patient care.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $31,000 – $141,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019s degree or an associate\u2019s degree in nursing or related fields is preferred. <\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and non-hospital<\/p>15. Medical Claims Analyst<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>A medical claims analyst oversees medical insurance claims by verifying the details submitted, checking for inconsistencies or errors, and processing payments. They are responsible for applying standards of federal regulations to ensure correct billing and health insurance practices.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $31,000 – $60,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019s degree in nursing is preferred. However, a high school diploma and GED is often enough to get the job.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and non-hospital<\/p>16. Addictions Counselor<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Addictions counselors provide emotional support for individuals who suffer from drug addiction, alcoholism, eating disorders, or other behavioral or mental problems. <\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $28,000 – $69,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019s degree in psychology, counseling, behavioral sciences, or related field is preferred.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and non-hospital<\/p>17. Clinical Coder \/ Medical Records and Health Information Specialists<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>A clinical coder, also known as clinical coding officer, organizes and classifies records of patients\u2019 medical diagnoses and procedures into well-organized medical classification codes.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $28,000 – $66,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> An associate\u2019s or bachelor\u2019s degree in related fields is required.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital and remote<\/p>18. Medical Transcriptionists<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Medical Transcriptionists convert voice reports dictated by physicians, nurses, and other healthcare officials into written reports. They may also review medical documents using speech recognition software.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $27,000 – $45,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A post-secondary education or training in medical transcription is preferred. There are also associate\u2019s degree programs available.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Hospital or remote<\/p>19. Holistic \/ Alternative Medicine<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Holistic and Alternative Medicine includes a broad range of medical therapies and treatments that do not fall into conventional medical practices. The job involves promoting holistic strategies that are not generally considered to be part of conventional medicine.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> $24,500 – $305,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> The type of education required to work in the field of alternative medicine varies greatly and mainly depends on the field you choose. You may also need a license to practice.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Non-hospital<\/p>20. Medical Journalist<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Medical journalists are nursing or healthcare professionals who publish health-related information and news in both general news and specialty medical publications. They also write articles for medical journals and research papers.<\/p>Salary Range: <\/strong>$20,000 – $185,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> A bachelor\u2019s degree in English or journalism with a background in scientific or medical discipline is required.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Non-hospital<\/p>21. Script Consultant \/ Medical Script Nurse <\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>Script consultants are hired by studio, television, or theater productions to provide script notes and feedback. They are mostly enlisted by screenwriters to provide feedback and detailed analysis on their script.<\/p>Salary Range: <\/strong>$17,500 – $155,000<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> No specific degree or certification is required.<\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Non-hospital<\/p>22. Cannabis Nurse \/ Dispensary Nurse<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>A cannabis nurse works to educate patients on a variety of cannabis information and misinformation. They also provide training to other medical practitioners on cannabis therapeutics\u2019 potential and benefits.<\/p>Salary Range: <\/strong>Not found<\/p>Degrees Required:<\/strong> Any licensed or registered nurse (RN) can become a cannabis nurse. <\/p>Remote Availability: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>Setting: <\/strong>Mostly non-hospital<\/p>23. NASCAR Medical Liaison Coordinator<\/h3>
Job Description: <\/strong>NASCAR nurses coordinate medical services with race drivers, crew members, and officials in case of an emergency. They connect local medical staff with the NASCAR drivers and support team for their medical needs.<\/p>Salary Range:<\/strong> Not found<\/p>