Travel Nurse Recruiter

Cross Country Healthcare

. Recruit, screen, negotiate with and hire healthcare professionals .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full cycle recruiting, including sourcing, qualifying, and relationship management within the healthcare staffing industry. Proficient in developing recruiting strategies and maintaining candidate databases while ensuring traveler satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full Cycle RecruitingNegotiation SkillsConsultative Sales ApproachRelationship ManagementRecruiting Strategies

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Hard Skills

SourcingQualifyingNetworkingCandidate EvaluationCompensation NegotiationEmail CampaignsSocial Media RecruitingPerformance MetricsDatabase ManagementCompetitive Market Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Sense Of UrgencyEffective Phone PresentationProblem-Solving AbilitiesCollaboration SkillsCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Healthcare StaffingTravel AssignmentsCandidate SubmittalsOutbound CallsTrade ShowsJob FairsReferral GenerationField Staff RelationshipsRecruitment ReportsAssignment Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, screen, negotiate with and hire healthcare professionals
Execute independent recruiting strategies to increase revenue and profitability
Build relationships with field staff, generate referrals and prospect new candidates
Recruit viable nurses for travel assignments through prospecting, referrals and leads
Sell assignments to prospective travelers using a consultative sales approach
Recruit, screen and evaluate healthcare professionals based on client-specific needs
Cultivate a network of potential healthcare professionals
Negotiate compensation packages while maintaining acceptable margins
Develop recruiting strategies using email campaigns, social media and other tools
Conduct regular competitive shops in the local market
Meet performance expectations for outbound calls, candidate submittals and weeks booked
Provide customer service and maintain relationships with healthcare travelers
Attend trade shows, conventions, job fairs, workshops and sponsored events as necessary
Complete weekly recruitment reports and special recruiting projects
Maintain and update candidate databases and required documents
Ensure traveler satisfaction through assignment planning and follow-through
Maintain communication with active nurse staff and address their needs and issues
Retain flexible schedules to service nurse staff requests and handle issues
Perform other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3-4 years of experience in full cycle recruiting, including sourcing, qualifying, networking and relationship management, preferably in staffing
Strong sense of urgency
Effective phone presentation
Excellent problem-solving abilities
Negotiation and sales skills
Ability to collaborate with all people/aspects of selling cycle to achieve all goals
High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree preferred
Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job