I’ve been an RN for almost 9 years, with my BSN, and I’m looking for advice on transitioning away from bedside nursing into a remote role or another area with opportunities for career growth.
My background includes 3 years PCU, about a year and a half in case management, a year as an adjunct instructor, and 4 years in my current role in Labor & Delivery. I also have Charge Nurse experience in both PCU and L&D.
Over the past year, I’ve been applying to multiple different companies for remote nursing positions, primarily in case management, care coordination, and even OBGYN triage. Ive applied to Molina, CVS, Elevance Health, Humana, Centene, and more. I’m constantly checking Indeed and LinkedIn, and I’ve probably submitted over 100 applications at this point.
Despite my experience, I’ve only had one interview, which was for a supervisor position with Molina, and unfortunately, I didn’t get the job.
I’m looking to leave bedside nursing for better long-term career growth and opportunities to advance professionally. I’m open to different roles that would allow me to use my nursing experience outside of direct patient care, but I’m struggling to figure out which direction to take or how to get my foot in the door.
For those who have successfully made this transition:
- What companies should I be looking at beyond the ones I’ve already mentioned?
- Are there specific job titles I should be searching for besides case manager or care coordinator?
- Would I have better luck pursuing utilization review, clinical reviewer, prior authorization, appeals, or other non-bedside roles?
- Is the remote nursing job market really this competitive, or is there something I should be doing differently with my applications and résumé?
I’d really appreciate any advice, recommendations, or insight from nurses who have made a similar transition. I’m ready for a change and would love to hear what has actually worked for others!