Job Title: US Healthcare Recruiter
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven US Healthcare Recruiter to join our talent acquisition team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, credentialing, and placing high-quality healthcare professionals (such as travel nurses, allied health clinicians, or non-clinical medical staff) into facilities nationwide. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong communication skills, and understands the nuances of the US healthcare market, including state licensing and hospital compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the complete talent acquisition lifecycle, including active sourcing, initial cold calling, interviewing, salary negotiation, and onboarding.
- Candidate Sourcing: Utilizing job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, and internal databases to build a robust pipeline of qualified clinical and non-clinical candidates.
- Compliance & Credentialing: Pre-screen candidates to ensure they possess valid state licenses, certifications (such as BLS or ACLS), and align with strict Joint Commission compliance standards.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with healthcare professionals to ensure high retention and referral rates.
- VMS/ATS Management: Maintain accurate data, log communication notes, and track candidate submissions within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and various Vendor Management Systems (VMS).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 13 years of experience as a Healthcare Recruiter, preferably within a US-focused staffing agency or hospital system.
- Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of US healthcare staffing models (travel nursing, per diem, allied health, or locum tenens) and US geography/time zones.
- Tools & Platforms: Proficiency with ATS software (such as Bullhorn) and major healthcare job boards.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional English communication skills, a high level of empathy, and strong negotiation abilities to handle complex compensation packages (hourly wages + tax-free stipends).
- Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.