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Best Side Jobs for Nurses (100% Flexible)

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As a nurse, you may be looking for a side job for one reason or another.  I don’t know if you’re looking for something to transition into full-time or maybe you need to supplement your paycheck.

Whatever your reasoning may be, I wanted to list some of the best side jobs for nurses.  Some of these jobs allow you to make money online, whereas others are your traditional jobs that may work alongside your current nursing gig.

If you’re new here, let it be known that all of my guides are 100% honest.  I don’t promote garbage nor will you find me pushing some sleazy “make money online” course.  I just inform you, and it’s the main reason I created this site.

Okay, so with that out of the way, let’s dive in and check out the many side jobs for nurses out there.  I hope something on this list works out for you.

Best Side Jobs for Nurses

Telehealth

This is probably one of the most popular options for nurses who are looking for a side hustle.  As a telehealth nurse, it will be your duty to help patients over the phone and/or computer rather than in person.  This could include talking to a patient via a video call or recommending them a course of action with the illness they have.  It’s no different than your traditional nursing role, only that you won’t meet face to face.  Telehealth nursing can be flexible or it can transition into a full-time job.  It just depends on which company you’re working with.  To find these jobs, start with Indeed or search for “telehealth nursing jobs.”  This should bring up more than enough options.



CPR/First Aid Instructor

If you want to stay in the health field, then reach out to some local first aid/CPR schools in your area as they are almost always looking for a part-time first aid/CPR instructor.   Aside from employees in the health field, many professionals in other industries are asked to get a first aid certificate before starting work, the reason you will find a few educational centers nearby. Some centers are busier than ever and need the additional help.  Seeing you will have the necessary knowledge to teach the class, you will need a learning certificate.  This isn’t that hard to obtain, however.

Caregiver

Depending on how much time you have, a part-time caregiver could be the perfect side job.  Care.com is a wonderful resource to help you connect with people who need your help in your community, but you may be able to find jobs locally on local Facebook groups or even using Indeed.  From part-time work helping at night to simply getting groceries for someone who is unable to, there are a lot of caregiving jobs out there.  And, seeing you can put that you’re a nurse on your resume, this only increases your chances of getting hired.

Per Diem Shifts

You may already know about this option, but I wanted to include this here just in case.  As in all of my guides, I include everything.  Even though you may be working with someone now, it doesn’t mean you can’t work with someone else as well.  Per diem shifts allow you the ability to pick up shifts as you please.  It’s kind of like the many side hustle apps, where you can pick and choose when you want to work.  Some may ask that you stick to a minimum, but this is usually a shift every few weeks or so; it isn’t a big deal.  To find these opportunities, I would refer to a staffing agency or search on Indeed using the keywords “per diem nurse.”  This should bring up more than enough results.

Transcription

As a transcriber, you can work from the comforts of your home, and most of the time, you can work whenever you please since you will be considered an independent contractor.  As a transcriber, it will be your duty to type the audio you hear into a word processing document such as Microsoft Word.  Seeing you’re already in the health field, you shouldn’t have a problem dissecting the medical terminology.  Not all transcription is medical based, however.  At-home transcription can start at $10+ per hour and increase from there, depending on how fast you type.  To learn about the many companies hiring right now, refer to a guide I made in the past.

Immunization Nurse

Shot clinics, particularly the flu and the most recent COVID-19, are often looking for nurses who can help administer the shots at clinics.  Most of these jobs are part-time and often temporary, but they can pay up to $40 per hour.  As you know, the flu shot season doesn’t last all year.  This side job can often be flexible and these jobs can be found on Indeed and via a search to name a few.

Nurse Educator

Oftentimes, local hospitals and medical centers need nurses to teach courses part-time, from birthing classes to nurse training.   For instance, many years ago, a nurse taught a night class I attended weekly about what to expect when giving birth at the hospital.  She went over what happens during your stay as well as gave a tour.  She said it was a part-time gig, aside from her full-time nursing role.  There are a variety of classes, but it’s a great way to earn some money on the side.  Check with your local hospitals or even your employer to see if anything is available.



Deliver Food for DoorDash, Uber or Grubhub

Obviously, this option won’t allow you to perform nursing duties, but it’s an awesome, yet flexible side gig that allows you to work on your own time.  Best of all, if you live in the right area and work during the busier dinner/lunch rushes, you can earn more than $20+ per hour.  As long as you’re comfortable driving and using an app, then you shouldn’t have a problem making money.  It’s as simple as driving to the restaurant, picking up the food and then dropping it off.  That’s it.  Just turn on the app whenever you want to work and start earning cash.  And, best of all, if you’re in a bind, you can cash out immediately, giving you access to your funds now.  If interested, start with the bigger names like Grubhub, Uber and DoorDash.

Deliver Groceries

I will mention this one here as well, as it works just like delivering food, only that the biggest difference is that you will grocery shop rather than pick up food.  This means you will spend more time shopping than driving.  If you like grocery shopping, and again, you like working whenever you please, then this is one of the better flexible opportunities.  You can turn the app whenever you want and shop for the items needed by the customer.  Most jobs range anywhere from $9 to $50+ and will take about 20 to 60+ minutes to complete.  If this sounds like something of interest, check out the two biggest names in the industry, Instacart and Shipt.

Dog Walker

If you like the idea of getting exercise and working with dogs, this is a nice little side hustle that can earn you about $20~ or so per walk.  I created a post in the past showing you how to become a dog walker on Rover, a very popular website that helps connect dog owners with people like you who want to walk dogs on the side.  There are a variety of other options as well, most of which you can find here.  It will take you some time to find your first client, but once you prove yourself, this can be a great way to get some fresh air and work with dogs in your free time.

Freelance Writer

I have talked about becoming a freelance writer before, and I have found it to be a wonderful way to make money in your free time, all while being on a flexible schedule.  As long as you don’t mind writing, it’s a way to earn $0.03 to $0.05+ per word, maybe even much more depending on your nursing credentials.  Of course, how much you make will depend on how fast you type.  And, the great thing about this is that you can focus solely on writing health articles, seeing you have the nursing experience.  There are a ton of companies willing to hire you in days, many of which you can find here and here.  Best of all, many of these companies provide the work for you so that you don’t have to go out and find clients on your own.

Tutoring

If you have been in the field long enough, consider tutoring incoming nursing students.  Whether you want to tutor solely online or maybe you don’t mind meeting in person, there are a variety of ways to find students who need your help.  Refer to the more than 20+ online resources that you can sign up for if you want to start helping tutoring others.  Keep in mind that not all of these resources will have options for nurses.

Create a Udemy Course

If you’re not familiar with Udemy, it’s a platform where people can teach others about anything.  From learning how to play piano to mastering a piece of software, it can be anything.  As a registered nurse, take your knowledge and create a course to help nurse hopefuls.  This can include anything from stress management to study tips on an upcoming exam.  Take a look at the site and see what people are offering and see if you can do something better.

YouTube Your Nursing Journey

Maybe consider YouTubing your journey as a nurse.  I know there are a lot of “nursing” YouTubers out there, but you can carve your niche and find something that works.  Whether you want to help incoming nurses become successful or maybe you can talk about stress management, there are a lot of ideas.  This can take some time to see some success, but once you do, it’s a fantastic way to earn a passive income.  Refer to YouTube and Google for the thousands of ways to succeed on YouTube.  Just keep in mind that it’s a patient game and you won’t see success overnight.

Start a Nursing Blog

Similar to a YouTube channel, consider creating a website, where you can talk about your nursing career or provide guidance to others.  Again, think of a niche you can tackle and become an authoritative figure in the industry.  This is one that will take a long time to see success, but once you do, it can provide a decent passive income, sometimes replacing your full-time salary.  It just depends on how hard you work at it.  And, if you don’t know much about blogging, that’s okay as there are a ton of FREE options to help you get started:  Income School, Authority Hacker, Backlinko, Quick Sprout and the Ahrefs Blog.  Read through the hundreds of posts to help you get a better idea as to how to succeed in the internet world blogging.

Final Thoughts

That wraps it up.

If you’re a nurse looking for a flexible, part- or full-time job, there should be something for you on this list.  I don’t know what you want, but I’m hoping one of these options works out for you.

That’s going to do it for now.

As always, if I’m missing any options or you want to comment on what’s mentioned, then feel free to do so in the comments below.  Thanks for stopping by!

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Tom Nathaniel

Hi! My name is Tom Nathaniel, and I created LushDollar to help share my honest thoughts on everything money. You won't find gimmicks here. It's the Internet's most honest money site after all. I graduated from Arizona State University, and I have worked in the finance industry since 2006, consulting with multiple Fortune 5000 companies.

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