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How much do remote rn triage jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote rn triage in Edmonton, AB is $38.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote RN triage?

A Remote RN Triage job involves providing telephone-based or virtual patient care, assessing symptoms, offering medical advice, and directing patients to the appropriate level of care. Triage nurses rely on clinical protocols to determine whether a patient needs emergency care, a doctor's visit, or self-care at home. They work for hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, or telehealth services. This role requires strong critical thinking, decision-making skills, and an active RN license.

What does a typical workday look like for a remote RN triage?

A typical workday for a Remote RN Triage nurse involves fielding calls or online messages from patients seeking medical advice, assessing symptoms based on established protocols, and determining the appropriate level of care or urgency. You may document all interactions in electronic health records, coordinate with physicians or advanced practice providers, and sometimes follow up with patients to ensure their concerns are addressed. While you work independently from a remote location, you are often part of a collaborative virtual team and may attend regular team meetings or briefings. This structure helps ensure consistent, quality patient care and provides ongoing peer support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote RN triage position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote RN Triage nurse, you need an active registered nurse (RN) license, strong clinical judgment, and experience in patient assessment and telephone triage. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), and triage protocols such as Schmitt-Thompson guidelines is typically required. Excellent listening skills, compassion, and the ability to clearly communicate medical advice over the phone or online set outstanding candidates apart. These competencies are critical to accurately evaluating patient needs, ensuring safe care from a distance, and providing reassurance in potentially urgent situations.

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Infographic showing various Remote Rn Triage job openings in Edmonton, AB as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,783 per year, or $38.8 per hour.

Virtual Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Fonemed

Edmonton, AB • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Virtual Care Registered Nurse
Work from home as a Registered Nurse
We are looking for experienced and dependable Registered Nurses who are dedicated to providing quality nursing care and mental health, addictions and crisis intervention to callers. If you are a Registered Nurse who is looking for a challenge and a company who values you, apply today! 
Position Overview
This position will service Fonemed's Canadian operations via Newfoundland and Labrador's 811 HealthLine and Mental Health Crisis Line. Our Nurses triage patients via telephone using world renowned Schmitt-Thompson protocols and provide nursing care advice virtually to patients. Calls received can vary greatly in subject matter and complexity. Registered Nurses must be attentive and engaged listeners who have strong critical thinking and clinical assessment abilities and are able to make decisions independently and document clear clinical data.
Our operation runs 24/7/365, therefore you will work within a shift work schedule that will include days, evenings, overnights, split shifts, and holidays and will include a weekend rotation of every second weekend. Our minimum point position is 0.6 FTE (48 hours over a 2-week period), and we have availability for point positions as high as 1.0 FTE (80 hours over a 2-week period). There are no casual opportunities available and we are not able to work around other schedules at this time.
Responsibilities
 
  • Provide telephone triage and advice to callers to assist them in making timely medical decisions
  • Provide mental health support to callers that could include suicide, addictions and crisis intervention
  • Exercise clinical judgement in combination with utilization of protocols to arrive at the appropriate disposition to provide timely and accurate level of care to patients
  • Promptly complete confidential medical records as per company documentation standards
  • Provide clear and concise information and direction during patient encounters

Qualifications
 
  • Graduation from a recognized School of Nursing
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent triage and/or clinical experience in areas such as ER, mental health/psychiatry, behavioral health, ICU, acute care, etc.
  • Experience providing mental health, addictions and crisis intervention care to patients would be considered a strong asset 
  • Active licensure with the CRNNL or willingness to obtain licensure through CRNNL 
  • Familiarity with windows-based computer systems
  • Comfortable using technology, including telephone systems, software programs, and computer programs
  • Shift work including days, evenings, nights, and weekends required
  • You must have a private room with a closed door in which you will work
  • Your own computer system, headset, and high-speed internet connection

Why Work With Us 
With over 30 years in the telehealth industry servicing clients across North America, Fonemed prides itself on providing outstanding client experience and practicing a culture of care in everything we do. We are a growing company who values our greatest resource - our people! We provide a collaborative company culture and a welcoming team. We offer our team the opportunity to work in an exciting industry and a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and retirement saving options, as well as a great paid leave program. If you are looking for an opportunity to practice your nursing skills from home and work for company that values you, apply today
Fonemed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We appreciate the interest of everyone who applies for the position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please visit our website at www.fonemed.com. 
 

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