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Sutter Health

Advice Nurse

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$54.72 - $79.34/hr

Uses the nursing process, input from physicians, and Sutter Health's approved telephone nursing guidelines and protocols to maintain highly efficient operations, to provide quality care, and to ...

Sutter Health

Advice Nurse

Santa Barbara, CA

$54.72 - $79.34/hr

Uses the nursing process, input from physicians, and Sutter Health's approved telephone nursing guidelines and protocols to maintain highly efficient operations, to provide quality care, and to ...

Salem Clinic PC

RN Advice Nurse

Salem, OR · On-site

$39.01 - $51.56/hr

Our advice nurses are a valued part of the Salem Clinic family! Our RN Advice nurses manage symptomatic patient messages, providing advice for home remedies, symptoms to watch out for, and when to ...

Grady Health System

Advice Nurse-PRN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Job Summary The Advice Nurse is responsibile for answering calls and providing appropriate information to assist callers in assessing need for health services. Gives appropriate clinical options and ...

Salem Clinic P C

RN Advice Nurse

Salem, OR · On-site

$54 - $71/hr

Full-time opening as an Advice Nurse at: Salem Clinic Main |2020 Capitol St Ne, Salem OR 97301 Benefits offered forfull-time and part-time (budgeted 22.5-40 hrs/wk): * 401(k) retirement plan- 10% ...

Children's Clinic PC

Advice RN

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$85 - $105/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Advice RN provides clinical & administrative support to clinicians & other healthcare team members to offer various healthcare services to patients as well as being responsible for ...

Upper Valley Pediatrics, PLLC

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How much do advice nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for advice nurse in the United States is $38.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.37 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an advice nurse?

Advice Nurses are registered nurses who provide medical guidance and support to patients over the phone or through digital platforms. They assess symptoms, help determine the urgency of care needed, and offer health education and advice on managing illnesses or injuries. Advice Nurses play a crucial role in helping patients decide whether to seek in-person care, manage issues at home, or take other appropriate steps. Their expertise helps improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary visits to healthcare facilities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an advice nurse?

To thrive as an Advice Nurse, you need a registered nursing license, strong clinical judgment, and experience in triage and patient assessment. Familiarity with telephone triage software, electronic health records (EHRs), and clinical protocols is typically required. Exceptional communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills help build patient trust and ensure clear, effective guidance. These abilities are crucial for delivering accurate advice, ensuring patient safety, and efficiently managing large volumes of remote patient inquiries.

How does an advice nurse collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient care continuity?

Advice Nurses play a crucial role in the healthcare team by acting as a bridge between patients and medical providers. They often triage patient concerns over the phone, provide detailed instructions, and escalate urgent issues to physicians or specialists as needed. Regular communication with doctors, care coordinators, and other nurses is essential to keep everyone informed of patient needs and follow-up requirements. This collaborative approach helps ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate care, even outside of direct clinic visits.

What is the difference between Advice Nurse vs Registered Nurse?

AspectAdvice NurseRegistered Nurse
CredentialsRN license, often additional training in telehealth or triageRN license, with a broad scope of practice
Work EnvironmentTelehealth, call centers, urgent careHospitals, clinics, community health settings
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, telehealth companiesHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Primary RoleProviding health advice, triage, patient education remotelyDirect patient care, assessment, treatment, and advocacy

Advice Nurses and Registered Nurses both hold RN licenses, but Advice Nurses specialize in remote triage and health advice, often working in telehealth settings. Registered Nurses have a broader scope of direct patient care in various healthcare environments. While both roles require RN credentials, their work settings and primary responsibilities differ significantly.

How do you become an advice nurse?

To become an advice nurse, you typically need to earn a nursing degree such as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam, and obtain state licensure. Additional certifications in areas like emergency or pediatric nursing can enhance job prospects, and strong communication skills are essential for providing patient guidance in a healthcare setting.

How much money do advice nurses make?

Advice nurses, also known as triage nurses, typically earn a median annual salary of around $65,000 to $75,000, depending on experience, location, and work setting. They often work in healthcare facilities or telehealth environments and may require certification in nursing or triage skills.
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Infographic showing various Advice Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,354 per year, or $38.2 per hour.

Advice Nurse

Sutter Health

Santa Barbara, CA • On-site

$54.72 - $79.34/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Sutter Health rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 330 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SC - Sansum Clinic
Position Overview:
Aids patients in obtaining the correct level of care with the appropriate provider at the right time. Provides advance clinical telephone support to Sutter Health patients, other callers, in-basket and other remote support for physicians, and limited in-clinic support. Uses the nursing process, input from physicians, and Sutter Health's approved telephone nursing guidelines and protocols to maintain highly efficient operations, to provide quality care, and to ensure positive patient outcomes. Assesses patients' needs, appropriately dispositions cases, collaborates with the clinic and hospital-based providers to renew electronic prescriptions, identifies hospital and community resources, consultations and referrals, and preforms nursing follow-up activities. Clinical support includes assisting physician partners with message management and other communications within the electronic medical record (EMR) system, as well as limited patient care in an outpatient setting.
Job Description:
EDUCATION
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
  • RN-Registered Nurse in the state where care is provided
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
  • Department, non-patient facing/care: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider not required

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
  • 2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Professional knowledge of clinical nursing protocols, regulations and institutional standards of care and risk management with an emphasis in the areas of disease processes, emergencies, health sciences and pharmacology.
  • Advanced clinical knowledge of medical diagnoses, procedures, protocols, treatments, and terminology, including a working knowledge of state and federal regulations and guidelines.
  • Solid analytical and project management skills, including the ability to analyze problems, situations, practices, and procedures, reach practical conclusions, recognize alternatives, provide solutions, and institute effective changes.
  • Communication, interpersonal, and interviewing skills, including the ability to build rapport and explain medical lab results or sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences (patients, staff, and doctors).
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and experience working electronic medical/health records.
  • Work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously, sometimes with rapidly changing priorities, while maintaining event/project schedules.
  • Recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond appropriately and professionally.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (phi).
  • Analyze possible solutions using precedents, existing departmental guidelines and policies, experience and good judgment to identify and solve standard problems.
  • Build collaborative relationships with peers, physicians, nurses, administrators, and public to provide the highest quality of patient care.

Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $54.72 to $79.34 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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