Travel Nurse Recruiter

Job Summary

The Travel Nurse Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and placing qualified travel nurses into short-term and long-term assignments across various healthcare facilities. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, a proactive approach to candidate management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The recruiter serves as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring and assignment lifecycle. Hourly with additional monthly comp plan.

Duties

• Recruitment & Sourcing:
• Proactively source travel nurse candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and industry events.
• Screens applicants for required credentials, experience, and compliance with state and facility regulations.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of active and passive candidates for current and future openings using ATS.
• Conduct interviews and assess candidate suitability, professionalism, and availability.
• Candidate Management:
• Guide candidates through the onboarding process, including applications, credentialing, background checks, and compliance tasks.
• Communicate assignment details clearly, including job expectations, schedules, pay packages, housing options, and facility requirements.
• Build long-term relationships with travel nurses to encourage redeployment and retention.
• Provide ongoing support to travelers during their assignments, addressing concerns or issues as needed.
• Client & Facility Coordination:
• Collaborate with account managers and facility partners to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
• Submit qualified candidates to open roles promptly and follow up with facilities for feedback.
• Ensure timely start dates by coordinating with compliance, payroll, and scheduling teams.

Experience

• Proven experience in technical recruiting within the healthcare sector, specifically focusing on travel nursing or allied health professionals.
• Demonstrated success in talent management, internal recruiting, and executive recruiting processes.
• Strong background in HR sourcing techniques such as research, cold calling, lead generation, and relationship management.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively and build rapport with candidates and clients alike.
• Able to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• A background in sales or business development is advantageous for expanding client relationships and generating new staffing opportunities.

Key Competencies

• People-focused with excellent customer service skills
• Organized and deadline-driven
• Solutions-oriented with a positive, persuasive approach
• Adaptable in a fast-changing environment
• Results-focused with the ability to hit placement goals

Benefits

• Base salary + Bonus potential
• Weekly payroll
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Full Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
• PTO, Paid Holidays
• Corporate Career Path

Required Education

High school or equivalent, Associates degree or higher preferred

Required Experience

• Recruiting: 2 years with Travel Nurse Focus

WorkFit Medical Staffing, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.