Updated June 25, 2026 · Insurance HQs + central-time-zone customer service.
Cushy WFH cushy nursing roles open to applicants based in Chicago, IL.
Most cushy cushy nursing jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in Chicago, IL qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list Chicago, IL in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool.
Chicago is the historic insurance industry capital — Allstate is headquartered in the Chicago suburbs, and Aon, Zurich, and CNA maintain substantial Chicago-anchored remote claims and customer service teams. Central time zone makes Chicago particularly attractive for BPO customer service supporting nationwide clients — workers can cover both East Coast morning peaks and West Coast afternoon peaks. Conduent and Concentrix run major Chicago BPO operations.
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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 Chicago, IL 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.