Travel Nurse Recruiter
Onward Search
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Job Description
Overview
We’re seeking Travel Nurse Recruiters from staffing agencies to support a leading company specializing in healthcare staffing. This remote position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced travel nurse or allied recruiters to grow within a dynamic organization. Join a team committed to connecting healthcare professionals with vital travel assignments and making a positive impact across the country. If your experience is from the in-house environment, this will not be the right fit.
Type: Direct hire, RemoteSchedule: Regular day hoursPay: $47,000 - $50,000 base.All in 1st Year: Average is around $80,000 - $100,000 for base plus commission
Note: due to state restrictions, client cannot hire people from CA, CO, WA, or NY
Travel Nurse Recruiter Responsibilities:
- Identify and attract qualified nurses for travel positions through various sourcing channels and referral networks.
- Promote travel assignments by understanding candidates’ needs and providing tailored solutions.
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to expand the candidate pool and maintain strong relationships.
- Negotiate compensation packages while managing profit margins.
- Represent the company at industry events and maintain accurate records of recruiting activities.
Travel Nurse Recruiter Qualifications:
- 2+ years of full cycle recruiting experience directly in Travel Nurse recruitment or Allied recruitment, from the staffing agency side, not in-house.
- Must be financially driven and internally motivated to succeed.
- Proven ability to source, qualify, and build relationships with candidates.
- Proven experience having 20+ average for TOA / Talent on Assignment, high outbound call volume (300+), and significant candidate submissions per week (8+).
- Must be a true hunter, not a post-and-wait style.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and social media recruiting.
- High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Key skills/competency
- Recruiting
- Sourcing
- Negotiation
- Candidate Relationship Management
- Sales Acumen
- Healthcare Staffing
- Talent Acquisition
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
How to Get Hired at Onward Search
- Research Onward Search's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Highlight staffing agency experience: Emphasize your full-cycle recruiting experience from a staffing agency, specifically in travel nursing or allied health.
- Quantify achievements on your resume: Showcase your proven track record with specific numbers, like TOA average, outbound call volume, and candidate submissions.
- Demonstrate financial drive: Be ready to articulate your internal motivation for success and your sales-oriented approach to recruitment.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Focus on examples where you've successfully sourced, negotiated, and maintained high performance in a fast-paced recruiting environment.
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