Updated June 25, 2026 · Insurance / financial-services remote work + low cost-of-living.
Cushy WFH cushy nursing roles open to applicants based in Dallas, TX.
Most cushy cushy nursing jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in Dallas, TX qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list Dallas, TX in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool.
Dallas-Fort Worth has one of the largest remote insurance and financial-services hiring concentrations in the US. Allstate, State Farm, and USAA all maintain substantial Dallas-area remote customer service and claims teams. UnitedHealth Group's Optum division runs Dallas-anchored healthcare-admin operations. Texas no-state-income-tax advantage applies, plus Dallas cost-of-living is materially lower than Austin while pay is comparable.
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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 Dallas, 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.