Updated June 25, 2026 · SaaS remote support + university talent + Texas tax advantage.
Cushy WFH cushy nursing roles open to applicants based in Austin, TX.
Most cushy cushy nursing jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in Austin, TX qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list Austin, TX in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool.
Austin is the largest SaaS remote-support hiring concentration in Texas — Indeed, Bumble, Cloudflare, and dozens of mid-stage SaaS companies maintain Austin-anchored customer support teams. Dell's consumer support runs from the Austin metro. SaaS direct-hire customer service pays $20-$26/hour with significantly better benefits than BPO. University of Texas drives a steady supply of student and recent-grad part-time workers. Texas no-state-income-tax advantage applies.
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Verified listings in this category pay a median of $38/hour, ranging from $32 to $52/hour. Most fully remote roles pay the same nationally regardless of where you live.
Most are open to anyone in the United States. We surface Austin, TX explicitly when employers list it as a preferred or eligible location.
Utilization review RN ($38–$52/hr, depending on insurer and certifications) and prior authorization nurse practitioner ($45–$70/hr). Both use your clinical knowledge to review medical necessity decisions for insurers, with no patient contact and predictable 8:30-5 schedules.
For UR/case management/prior auth: yes, you need an active unrestricted RN license, sometimes a BSN. For medical coding (CPC): no — coding is open to anyone with a CPC certification, no nursing license required. For care coordination admin: usually open to LPN, MA, or experienced healthcare admin.