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How much do remote rn triage jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote rn triage in Topeka, KS is $35.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.94 and $40.48 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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Ambulatory RN (Remote) Triage Float - Croco - PT - Day

Topeka, KS • Remote


Stormont Vail Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

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Part-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Position Status:

Part time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

20

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standard and practices. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred


Experience Qualifications

  • 1 year Nursing experience. Preferred


Skills and Abilities

  • Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care. (Required proficiency)

  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. (Required proficiency)

  • Ability to maintain quality control standards. (Required proficiency)

  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. (Required proficiency)


Licenses and Certifications

  • Registered Nurse - KSBN Required


What you will do

  • Triage of all incoming phone calls by evaluating the physical and psychosocial health status of patients. Follows nursing protocols and guidelines for answering and directing calls.

  • Record and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to interdisciplinary team. Provide instruction to patients/family regarding treatment. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.

  • Oversee appointment bookings and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Arranges for patient testing and admissions.

  • Refill prescribed medications per standing orders. Clarify medication orders and refills to pharmacies as directed by providers. Perform medication prior authorizations as needed by providing needed clinical information to insurance.

  • Maintain timely flow of patient to include scheduling of follow up appointments if needed.

  • Working of in-basket medication refill requests for providers.

  • Provide education to patient and family on medications, treatments and procedures.

  • Record and report patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to interdisciplinary team, reviewing patient records and other pertinent information.

  • Ensure patients receive appointments that align with triage disposition and that maintain timely flow of patients.

  • Coordinate patient testing, referrals, and admissions

  • Work collaboratively with on-site staff to provider coordinated patient care


Required for All Jobs

  • Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

  • Performs other duties as assigned


Patient Facing Options

  • Position is Not Patient Facing


Remote Work Guidelines

  • Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

  • Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

  • Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

  • Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

  • Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.


Remote Work Capability

  • Full-Time


Scope

  • No Supervisory Responsibility

  • No Budget Responsibility


Physical Demands

  • Balancing: Rarely less than 1 hour

  • Carrying: Rarely less than 1 hour

  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

  • Feeling: Rarely less than 1 hour

  • Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

  • Grasping (Gross Hand): Rarely less than 1 hour

  • Handling: Rarely less than 1 hour

  • Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

  • Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour

  • Sitting: Frequently 3-5 Hours

  • Standing: Rarely less than 1 hour

  • Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour

  • Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

  • Walking: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.



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