This series highlights unique and diverse career opportunities for healthcare professionals looking to transition away from traditional roles. Each post provides an overview of the job, qualifications required, and potential salary ranges, though these may vary by location and employer and information available on the actual job post. If this job isn’t a good fit for your credentials and background, then please click here to view all Job Spotlights.

If you’ve been thinking about making a career change before the end of the year, now’s the time to look. This month’s roundup includes everything from informatics and education to lab science, pharmacy, and remote clinical support roles. I’ve done my best to find something for everyone, and with a variety of titles to help you expand your job search. Whether you’re ready to move away from bedside care or simply want to explore what else is out there, these opportunities show just how many directions a healthcare background can take you.

Health Tech & Informatics Roles

Nurse Informatics Executive – Oracle Health

Who They’re Hiring: Experienced RNs or informatics leaders with at least 10 years of combined experience in healthcare and IT. Strong preference for candidates with Oracle Cerner EHR background.
Location: United States (Remote, Requires U.S. citizenship)
Salary: $97,500 – $199,500/year + potential bonus and equity
Travel: Up to 80%
Highlights: Lead EHR deployment and clinical transformation for the Department of Veterans Affairs, partnering with stakeholders at all levels to improve data workflows and patient safety.
Why it’s unique: A prestigious executive-level informatics role driving one of the largest federal healthcare IT initiatives in the country.

Radiology Application PACS Support Analyst – Medix Technology

Who They’re Hiring: Registered Technologists (R.T.(R)) or experienced radiology IT professionals with 7–10 years in imaging systems support.
Location: Remote, United States
Salary: $50 – $55/hour (contract-to-hire)
Travel: None (fully remote)
Highlights: Support radiologists nationwide with PACS and imaging applications, including Intelerad, PowerScribe, and M*Modal systems.
Why it’s unique: A bridge role between clinical radiology and IT, offering flexibility, excellent pay, and the chance to impact diagnostic workflows nationwide.

Clinical Education & Consulting

Senior Specialist, Clinical Education THV – Edwards Lifesciences

Who They’re Hiring: Clinicians with 5+ years of intraoperative or interventional cardiology experience (RN, RT, ORT, or RCIS).
Location: Southeast U.S. (multiple cities in FL, AL, GA, NC)
Salary: $131,000 – $186,000/year + benefits
Travel: Up to 75%
Highlights: Provide education, training, and procedural support during transcatheter heart valve (TAVR) clinical trials. Work closely with cardiologists, OR teams, and research sites.
Why it’s unique: A hands-on role combining education, cardiac device expertise, and clinical research in a high-growth medical field.

Clinical Nurse Consultant – ICU Medical

Who They’re Hiring: RNs (BSN or MSN preferred) with 7+ years of acute care experience, ideally in critical care, ED, or oncology, and strong technical and teaching skills.
Location: Remote, United States (excluding CA, CT, MT, ME, NY)
Salary: Competitive; full-time with benefits
Travel: Up to 50%
Highlights: Collaborate with hospitals on infusion device rollouts, workflow optimization, and EHR integration. Serve as a clinical educator and subject matter expert during go-lives.
Why it’s unique: A technology-forward consulting role for nurses who enjoy leadership, education, and clinical innovation.

Pharmacy & Medication Management

Clinical Pharmacist – Gainwell Technologies

Who They’re Hiring: Licensed pharmacists with 5+ years in managed care or PBM settings and experience with Medicaid programs.
Location: Remote, United States
Salary: $130,000 – $160,000/year + benefits
Travel: Up to 25%
Highlights: Develop data-driven drug utilization strategies, lead DUR initiatives, and collaborate with state pharmacy programs to improve outcomes and cost efficiency.
Why it’s unique: Blends pharmacy analytics, clinical leadership, and healthcare policy in a fully remote environment.

Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Services Consultant – Conduent

Who They’re Hiring: PharmD with or eligible for Missouri pharmacist license; experience in PBM or Medicaid preferred.
Location: Remote, United States
Salary: $95,000 – $123,500/year
Travel: Minimal
Highlights: Analyze new-to-market medications, propose coverage criteria for Missouri Medicaid (MOHealthNet), and provide clinical consultation to the state’s advisory committees.
Why it’s unique: A policy-influencing role where pharmacists shape access and coverage decisions for vulnerable populations.

Tech II, Health System Pharmacy – Cardinal Health

Who They’re Hiring: Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT) or Technicians-in-Training with 1–2 years of experience; must reside in Texas.
Location: Remote within Texas
Salary: $18.90 – $27/hour
Travel: None (fully remote)
Highlights: Support prescription processing, inventory, and order fulfillment for Cardinal Health’s specialty patient access services.
Why it’s unique: A remote tech position offering stability, benefits, and entry into a leading global healthcare organization.

Lab & Diagnostics

Flow Cytometry Analyst – Labcorp

Who They’re Hiring: Bachelor’s degree in biological or clinical science with 1+ year of flow cytometry analysis experience; MT(ASCP) or SCYM(ASCP) certification preferred.
Location: Remote, United States (with one week of onsite training in CT or NY)
Salary: $26 – $30/hour
Travel: Minimal (training only)
Highlights: Analyze leukemia and lymphoma specimens, interpret complex data plots, and support oncology diagnostics from home.
Why it’s unique: A rare fully remote lab science role that combines analytical precision with clinical impact.

Patient Care & Support 

Virtual Medical Assistant (Dementia Care) – Rippl Health

Who They’re Hiring: Medical Assistants or clinical support professionals with 2+ years in geriatrics, dementia, or chronic care management.
Location: Remote, United States
Salary: $19 – $25/hour + benefits
Travel: None (fully remote)
Highlights: Provide telehealth support, conduct virtual assessments, manage records, and coordinate care for seniors living with dementia and their families.
Why it’s unique: Combines mission-driven patient care with remote flexibility in an innovative dementia care startup.

Wrapping Up

Every day, I’m reminded that healthcare careers don’t have to follow one path. Not every healthcare job means scrubs and 12-hour shifts. These roles show just how much the industry has changed. There is space for you to grow in the healthcare field without burning out.

If one of these caught your eye, don’t wait- most of these listings close by early November.

Did you apply to any? Drop a comment and let me know!