"Side hustles for nurses" comes with "from home", "remote", "online" and "reddit". Nurses have two kinds of day off: the ones they want to spend near a hospital for the pay, and the ones they do not. Here are twelve, sorted that way.
Clinical#
| Pays | Fits because | |
|---|---|---|
| Per-diem shifts | The highest hourly a nurse can get | You pick the days |
| Vaccination clinics, health screenings | Hourly, seasonal | Short days |
| Telehealth triage | Hourly, from home | Blocks you choose |
| Legal nurse consulting | Per case, high | Builds slowly |
| Medical writing | Per piece | From home |
| Tutoring nursing students, NCLEX prep | $30 to $80 an hour | You just passed it |
Not clinical, for the days you want away from it#
| Pays | Fits because | |
|---|---|---|
| Local Friend (Roavi, ours) | Your rate, $15 to $50 an hour typical; no commission | You set the hours; visitors and newcomers book weekdays and weekends; walking, eating and talking is the job |
| Tutoring (any subject) | $20 to $60 an hour | Online or in person |
| Reselling | Per sale | Between shifts |
| Event medical standby | By the event | Races, festivals, games |
| Pet sitting | $15 to $30 a walk | Mornings off |
| Fitness or yoga classes | Per class | A certification |
For three-twelves#
Anything you can switch on for the four days off and off for the three on: per-diem, Local Friend bookings, tutoring, triage blocks. Nothing with a fixed weekly schedule.
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Become a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What are the best side hustles for nurses?
Clinical: per-diem shifts (the highest pay per hour), vaccination clinics, health screenings, telehealth triage, legal nurse consulting, medical writing and tutoring nursing students. Not clinical, for the days you want away from a hospital: Local Friend (visitors pay you by the hour at your rate), tutoring, reselling, event medical standby, pet sitting.What side hustle fits a nurse's three-twelves schedule?
Anything you can switch on for your four days off: per-diem shifts, Local Friend bookings (you set the hours and visitors book weekends and weekdays alike), tutoring, telehealth triage blocks. Avoid anything with a fixed weekly schedule.