Remote Nursing Jobs by State – Find Roles Near You
Last updated: October 20, 2026 · By Amna
Quick answer: Remote nursing jobs are hired by license, not just by job title. Find your state below to see its page: Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) status, a link to the state board of nursing, the remote employers that hire there, and pay context from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you hold a compact license, you can also apply in every other compact state.
Key Facts
| Item | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| License rule | You must hold an active license in the state the employer names — usually your state of residence or the patient’s state |
| Compact (NLC) | One multistate license covers all compact states. More than 40 states are in the compact — verify the current list on NCSBN.org |
| Non-compact states | Includes California, New York and others. You need that state’s own license, or licensure by endorsement |
| State page contents | Compact status, board of nursing link, major remote employers in the state, BLS pay context, time-zone notes |
| City pages | Only the largest cities have their own pages (Houston, Chicago, New York City, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Kansas City, San Diego, Cincinnati). Other cities sit inside their state page |
How State Rules Shape Your Search
Two nurses with the same skills can face very different job lists. The reason is licensure. An employer posting a remote role must follow the rules of the states it hires in, so each post names the states and licenses it accepts.
If you live in a compact state and hold a multistate license, your search is wide from day one. If you hold a single-state license, you have two sound paths: apply to roles that accept your state, or gain a second license by endorsement in a state where your target employers hire. Both paths are covered on each state page.
NPs face a stricter rule: APRN licensure is separate in each state, and the patient’s state controls telehealth practice. NP readers should use the remote NP hub alongside this page.
Always verify license rules on your state board’s official site before you apply. Boards change fees, timelines and renewal rules. Start at NCSBN.org for compact status and board links.
All State and City Pages
Every published state page on this site is listed here. Pages are ordered by search demand, not alphabetically.
- Remote Nurse Jobs Near Me — how “near me” hiring works for remote roles, and how to search by your license instead.
- Texas — compact state; large insurer and telehealth hiring. City page: Houston, San Antonio.
- Florida — compact state; strong case management and review hiring.
- California — non-compact; you need a California license. City pages: San Diego.
- Ohio — compact state. City pages: Cincinnati, Dayton.
- Illinois — compact state. City page: Chicago.
- Michigan — compact state; review and triage roles are common.
- Pennsylvania — compact status and board links on the page; check before you apply. City page: Pittsburgh.
- North Carolina — compact state.
- Massachusetts — non-compact; state license required.
- Georgia — compact state.
- Indiana — compact state.
- Wisconsin — compact state.
- Virginia — compact state.
- Maryland — compact state.
- Arizona — compact state.
- Colorado — compact state.
- Minnesota — compact state.
- Washington — compact state.
- New Jersey — compact state. Also: 100% remote roles in New Jersey.
- Alabama — compact state.
- Tennessee — compact state.
- South Carolina — compact state.
- Iowa — compact state.
- Oregon — non-compact; state license required.
- Kentucky — compact state.
- Arkansas — compact state.
- Missouri — compact state. City pages: St. Louis, Kansas City.
- New York City — New York is non-compact; a New York license is required for most roles.
- Maine — compact state.
- Oklahoma — compact state.
- Louisiana — compact state.
- Utah — compact state.
- Kansas — compact state.
- Las Vegas — see also the Nevada page below.
- New Mexico — compact state.
- Hawaii — non-compact; time-zone coverage roles are common.
- Mississippi — compact state.
- Nebraska — compact state.
- New Hampshire — compact state.
- Idaho — compact state.
- Delaware — compact state.
- Montana — compact state.
- Rhode Island — compact state.
- Nevada — compact state. City page: Las Vegas.
- South Dakota — compact state.
- Vermont — compact state.
- North Dakota — compact state.
- Alaska — non-compact; state license required.
- Colorado Springs — section city covered in depth; see also the Colorado page.
- High-Paying Remote Nursing Jobs Near Me — pay-focused search by area.
- Remote LPN Nursing Jobs Near Me — LPN-specific local search.
Category archive: Jobs by State. Main hub: Remote Nursing Jobs.
Compact License: The Fastest Way to Widen Your Search
The Nurse Licensure Compact lets an RN or LPN/LVN with one multistate license practice in every compact state, in person or by telehealth, under the rules of the state where the patient is located. If your primary state of residence is a compact state and you meet the uniform requirements, you can apply for a multistate license through your board.
Two cautions. First, compact status changes as states pass new laws — always verify the current list on NCSBN.org. Second, some employers still limit hiring to a short list of states for tax, payroll or coverage reasons, even when you hold a compact license. The job post’s state list is the final word.
More detail: Remote nursing jobs and the compact license.
Pay by State: How to Read the Numbers
State pages on this site use Bureau of Labor Statistics state data for pay context. That data covers all nurses in the state, not only remote nurses, so treat it as a range to compare offers against — not as the pay for a specific remote job. Remote pay is set by the employer and the role. The job post states the employer’s range when the employer publishes one.
As a national baseline, BLS reports a median of $86,070 a year for registered nurses (May 2024). States with higher cost of living tend to sit above that figure, and states with lower cost of living below it. Verify current state figures on BLS.gov (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, by state).
What to Do Next
- Open your state page and confirm your compact status and board link.
- Check your license in Nursys. Note the expiry date.
- Pick your target role on the job types hub.
- Filter live jobs on the Remote Nursing Jobs category by your state and role.
- Apply on the official employer site. Never pay a fee to apply.
Time Zones and Coverage Work
State also affects your hours. Triage, monitoring and virtual urgent-care teams hire across time zones to cover nights and weekends without night-shift pay in every region. A nurse on the West Coast may cover evening hours for East Coast patients, and a nurse in Hawaii or Alaska may be hired for late mainland coverage. If you want off-hours work — or want to avoid it — your state and time zone are part of the match. State pages note time-zone points where they matter, and each job post states the shift hours and the time zone they are quoted in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work a remote job based in another state?
Yes, if you hold the license the employer requires — often a compact license or a license in the patient’s state — and the employer hires in your state of residence. Both points are stated in the job post.
What if my state is not in the compact?
You can still work remotely. You will need roles that accept your state license, or a second license by endorsement in the employer’s state. Your state page explains both paths and links the board’s endorsement page.
Why does a remote job care where I live?
Because nursing practice is licensed by state, and because employers must run payroll and follow labor law where you work. Your residence, your license and the patient’s location can each matter.
Do city pages list different jobs than state pages?
City pages focus on employers and roles tied to that metro area. The state page is the broader list. If your city has no page, it is covered as a section inside the state page.
My state has no page. What should I do?
Start with the near me guide and the main remote nursing jobs hub. Then search live jobs by role and filter by your license. We add state pages only when there is real state-specific content to publish.
How do I verify a state board link?
Use the board link on the state page, or find your board through NCSBN.org. Never pay a third-party site to “verify” a license you can check free in Nursys.
Final tip: Sort your search by license first, job title second. It saves hours and stops you applying to roles you cannot legally take.
Disclaimer: License and compact rules change. This page is information, not legal advice. Verify your status on your state board of nursing site and on NCSBN.org before you apply.