A simple job search will confirm that nurse practitioners are currently the type of nurse in the highest demand. Figures released by Health Affairs show that the number of nurse practitioners doubled between 2010 and 2017, far outstripping the growth rate of doctors or registered nurses.
These figures are all backed up by the fact that less than 1% of NPs are unemployed, with the vast majority able to find work in their chosen field.
The shift to nurse practitioners reflects changes in the medical system, from a focus on inpatient to outpatient care. Many RNs are leaving the traditional inpatient setting to focus on outpatient care. Remote nursing instructor jobs are also required to provide additional training.
Other in-demand remote nursing jobs include cosmetic nurses, certified nursing assistants, psychiatric nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, pediatric nurses, and neonatal intensive care unit nurses. Nursing students can even do some remote jobs with the right communication skills.