RN Talent Acquisition Consultant

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health is seeking an RN Talent Acquisition Consultant to act as a strategic recruitment partner, educator, and healthcare career ambassador. You will recruit top clinical talent and educate candidates, students, and hiring leaders about opportunities at Eskenazi Health.

The role collaborates with nursing leadership to develop innovative recruitment strategies, guide candidates through hiring, and strengthen the workforce that delivers exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana RN license or eligibility for Indiana RN licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care nursing experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for nursing, allied health, and other clinical positions.
• Source, screen, interview, and recommend qualified candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard‑to‑fill healthcare roles.
• Educate candidates about career opportunities, pathways, and Eskenazi Health culture.
• Partner with leaders to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment plans.

Skills

Public speaking

Relationship-building

Healthcare recruitment

Strategic thinking

Education

Indiana RN license (or eligible)

Job description

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Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Organization: HHC

Sub-Division:Hospital

Schedule:Full Time

Shift:Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Role Summary

Build Careers. Inspire Future Healthcare Professionals. Strengthen the Workforce That Powers Patient Care.

Are you a Registered Nurse who enjoys connecting with people, mentoring others, presenting to groups, and helping healthcare professionals navigate their career journeys? Eskenazi Health is seeking an RN Talent Acquisition Consultant to serve as a strategic recruitment partner, educator, and healthcare career ambassador.

In this role, you'll leverage your clinical expertise to recruit exceptional nursing and healthcare talent while educating candidates, students, community partners, and hiring leaders about career opportunities throughout Eskenazi Health. From attending nursing school events and career fairs to advising leaders on workforce strategies and guiding candidates through the hiring process, you'll play a vital role in building the teams that deliver exceptional patient care.

About the Role

The RN Talent Acquisition Consultant serves as a strategic healthcare recruiter, educator, and workforce development partner responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring top clinical talent across Eskenazi Health.

This role goes beyond traditional recruiting. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching, presenting, mentoring, relationship-building, and helping others discover meaningful healthcare careers. You will collaborate closely with nursing leadership and operational teams to develop innovative recruitment strategies, educate prospective candidates, and support workforce planning initiatives that strengthen the healthcare community.

Why Join Eskenazi Health?

At Eskenazi Health, our mission is to Advocate, Care, Teach, and Serve, with a special emphasis on serving the vulnerable populations of Marion County.

As an RN Talent Acquisition Consultant, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Impact the future of healthcare by helping build high-performing clinical teams.
• Promote nursing careers and professional growth opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare leaders.
• Develop relationships with nursing schools, community organizations, and healthcare professionals.
• Influence workforce development initiatives that support organizational success.

What You'll Do

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for nursing, allied health, advanced practice providers, and other clinical positions.
• Source, screen, interview, and recommend qualified candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill healthcare positions.
• Guide candidates through the hiring process while providing an exceptional candidate experience.
• Partner with leaders to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment plans.
• Educate candidates about career opportunities, professional growth pathways, and the Eskenazi Health culture.
• Represent Eskenazi Health at nursing schools, career fairs, conferences, community events, and professional organizations.
• Deliver engaging presentations to students, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Support the development of workforce pipelines through partnership and outreach initiatives.
• Serve as a healthcare career resource and ambassador for Eskenazi Health.

Strategic Partnership & Consultation

• Advise leaders on recruitment trends, workforce challenges, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Stay informed on nursing and healthcare labor market trends, compensation, and competitive intelligence.
• Consult with hiring managers on candidate selection and workforce planning.
• Support internal career growth and employee mobility initiatives.

Recruitment Operations & Compliance

• Coordinate candidate screening, licensure verification, reference checks, and background investigations.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Partner with Occupational Health and Human Resources teams to facilitate onboarding and pre-employment processes.

Required Qualifications

• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for Indiana RN licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care nursing experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, workforce development, healthcare outreach, human resources, or a related area preferred.
• Passion for relationship-building, networking, education, and healthcare workforce development.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
• Passion for mentoring and educating others
• Healthcare recruitment and workforce development knowledge
• Strategic thinking and consultative problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of healthcare licensure, credentialing, and certification requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmen
• tCommitment to outstanding customer service and candidate experience

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.