Remote Telehealth RN (Surgical Support)

Introduction

Join a purpose-driven healthcare team as a Remote Telehealth RN specializing in Surgical Support, where your clinical knowledge meets the power of virtual care. This role empowers you to deliver critical nursing interventions, postoperative assessments, and patient education remotely, ensuring continuity of care for surgical patients across diverse regions. As a licensed registered nurse, you’ll operate in a dynamic virtual environment, guiding patients through surgical recovery, helping prevent complications, and contributing directly to better patient outcomes through technology-enhanced support. This full-time, work-from-home nursing position offers the flexibility to serve from anywhere while advancing your career in the evolving world of telemedicine.

Key Responsibilities

Virtual Surgical Support

Core Functions

• Monitor and support patients preoperatively and postoperatively via video or phone consultations.
• Conduct detailed patient assessments, triage clinical needs, and evaluate surgical recovery progress remotely.
• Assist patients in understanding discharge instructions, medication regimens, and follow-up procedures.

Telehealth Case Management

Collaborative Care

• Collaborate with surgeons, care coordinators, and remote clinical teams to manage patient pathways.
• Facilitate communication across interdisciplinary care teams and help implement remote care protocols.
• Track patient recovery trends and provide early intervention for emerging complications.

Patient Education and Advocacy

Empowerment Through Information

• Empower patients by delivering clear, compassionate health guidance tailored to each surgical case.
• Promote patient engagement in post-op care and provide evidence-based self-care education.
• Use nursing knowledge to identify emotional, physical, or environmental challenges that affect healing.

Documentation and Compliance

Clinical Accuracy

• Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHRs) of each interaction, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Uphold best practices in HIPAA-compliant virtual communication and documentation standards.

Work Environment

This remote surgical RN position allows you to work from the comfort of your own home while still impacting lives nationwide. Operating within a structured virtual care platform, you’ll have flexible hours aligned to patient demand while maintaining work-life balance. You’ll connect with patients across time zones, using secure telehealth software to conduct real-time consultations. Our collaborative virtual nursing culture ensures you’re never alone—support from colleagues, managers, and tech teams is always one click away.

Tools and Technology

Virtual Care Platforms

• Utilize HIPAA-compliant telehealth tools designed for surgical follow-up care.
• Engage in real-time secure communication with patients and healthcare teams using integrated systems.

Clinical Software and Systems

• Document patient encounters using leading electronic health record systems (EHR).
• Access clinical guidelines, recovery protocols, and e-prescription platforms from your dashboard.

Remote Collaboration Tools

• Participate in virtual team huddles, chart reviews, and peer consultations through video conferencing tools.
• Stay up to date with nursing best practices through regular online training and resource libraries.

Required Qualifications

Education and Licensure

• Must hold a current nursing license in at least one U.S. state; compact licensure is advantageous.
• Graduation from a state-recognized nursing institution with either a two-year or four-year credential in nursing from a recognized program.

Professional Experience

• At least two years of hands-on nursing practice, including a minimum of one year in surgical or post-operative care.
• Prior involvement in virtual health or telemedicine is highly valued.
• Demonstrated expertise in virtual triage, care coordination, and digital patient monitoring.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional clinical judgment, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable navigating health technology platforms and EHR systems.
• Deeply empathetic, with a talent for simplifying complex clinical concepts for diverse patient populations.

Compensation and Benefits

Enjoy a competitive compensation package with an annual salary of $75,006, paid out on a biweekly basis. You’ll also receive access to full-time remote employee benefits, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Virtual wellness programs
• Continuing education support
• Retirement plan options with company match

Career Growth Opportunities

As telehealth expands, this role positions you for upward mobility in virtual nursing leadership, clinical education, or care coordination. You’ll gain specialized expertise in surgical tele-nursing—a rapidly growing field—and be among the pioneers shaping the future of remote patient care. We invest in your development with regular feedback sessions, upskilling programs, and leadership mentorships.

Why This Role Matters

Your work as a Remote Telehealth RN in Surgical Support directly contributes to reducing hospital readmissions, improving post-op outcomes, and extending access to quality care. Every patient you guide helps redefine what accessible healthcare can look like. By blending evidence-based practice with cutting-edge digital communication, you become a catalyst for enhancing patient safety, promoting surgical recovery, and fostering long-term wellness.

Call to Action

If you’re a forward-thinking RN ready to lead the future of surgical care from your own home, this is your opportunity to make a measurable difference. Apply today to join a team that values innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence. Take the next step in your remote nursing journey—and empower healing at a national scale.