Professional HealthCare Recruitment Specialist

UNKNOWN; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Commission-based pay

Job summary

Fidelity On Call seeks an experienced Healthcare Recruiter to support a contingent workforce, recruit travel, contract and PRN professionals, and manage end-to-end lifecycle from sourcing to redeployment.

You will build pipelines, screen for fit, negotiate packages, and maintain accurate records while traveling occasionally to represent Fidelity On Call at events and client sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience recruiting, staffing, coordinating, or directly supporting a contingent workforce is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and maintain candidate engagement.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and achieve established recruiting goals.
• Confidence discussing compensation, overcoming objections, and closing candidates.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Proficiency with applicant‑tracking systems, CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, and electronic communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals for travel, contract, and PRN assignments.
• Build and maintain an active candidate pipeline through networking, referrals, social media, job boards, cold calling, job fairs, and other sourcing strategies.
• Screen candidates for experience, qualifications, availability, compensation expectations, geographic preferences, and assignment requirements.
• Present appropriate opportunities and clearly communicate job details, pay packages, benefits, expectations, and next steps.
• Negotiate compensation packages while balancing candidate expectations, client requirements, and company margins.
• Guide candidates through submission, interview, offer, credentialing, onboarding, assignment, extension, and redeployment.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current candidate, job, activity, and status information in required systems.
• Travel occasionally to represent Fidelity On Call.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Multitasking / prioritization

ATS/CRM proficiency

Independent and collaborative work

MS Office / email tools

Education

Healthcare staffing experience

Bachelor's or Associate degree in HR / business / healthcare administration

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

CRM platforms

Job description

Healthcare Recruiter

Compensation: $40,000–$50,000 annual salary, based on experience, plus commission.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and additional company-sponsored benefits.

Join the Fidelity On Call Team

Fidelity On Call has been a trusted leader in healthcare staffing for more than 30 years. We specialize in connecting Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals with travel, contract, and PRN opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare Recruiter who understands the pace, accountability, and relationship management required when supporting a contingent workforce. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, results-driven, and skilled at building lasting relationships with healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit qualified Registered Nurses and Allied Health Professionals for travel, contract, and PRN assignments.
• Build and maintain an active candidate pipeline through networking, referrals, social media, job boards, cold calling, job fairs, and other sourcing strategies.
• Screen candidates for experience, qualifications, availability, compensation expectations, geographic preferences, and assignment requirements.
• Present appropriate opportunities and clearly communicate job details, pay packages, benefits, expectations, and next steps.
• Negotiate compensation packages while balancing candidate expectations, client requirements, and company margins.
• Guide candidates through submission, interview, offer, credentialing, onboarding, assignment, extension, and redeployment.
• Maintain consistent communication with healthcare professionals and provide dependable support throughout their assignments.
• Take ownership of candidate progress by tracking next steps, following up promptly, escalating barriers, and closing communication loops.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and current candidate, job, activity, and status information in required systems.
• Monitor employee performance and assignment success, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Develop and execute recruiting and marketing initiatives to attract qualified healthcare professionals.
• Stay informed about healthcare staffing trends, market rates, candidate availability, and workforce demand.
• Attend job fairs, conferences, conventions, and networking events.
• Travel occasionally to represent Fidelity On Call.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience recruiting, staffing, coordinating, or directly supporting a contingent workforce is required.
• Candidates must understand the employment cycle for contract, temporary, agency, travel, or per diem professionals.
• Prior office experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships and maintain candidate engagement.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and achieve established recruiting goals.
• Confidence discussing compensation, overcoming objections, and closing candidates.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Proficiency with applicant‑tracking systems, CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, and electronic communication tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous healthcare staffing or clinical recruitment experience.
• Experience recruiting Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, or other healthcare personnel.
• Knowledge of travel healthcare, PRN staffing, credentialing, MSP/VMS programs, and healthcare workforce trends.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, healthcare administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in recruitment, human resources, staffing, or sales.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Meaningful work: Help healthcare professionals advance their careers while supporting quality patient care.
• Established reputation: Join a company with more than 30 years of healthcare staffing experience.
• Growth opportunities: Work for an organization that values initiative, leadership, and professional development.
• Collaborative environment: Partner with experienced recruitment, credentialing, clinical, and operational professionals.
• Performance incentives: Earn commission in addition to your base salary.
• Community engagement: Represent Fidelity On Call at professional events, job fairs, and networking opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

If you have experience supporting a contingent workforce and are ready to build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, we would love to meet you.