Candidate Engagement Specialist

Cross Country Healthcare

2d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Cross Country is seeking a Candidate Engagement Specialist to join their team. As a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions and advisory firm, Cross Country has over four decades of experience assisting organizations with complex labor and operational challenges. The company is recognized as a Top Place to Work by U.S. News & World Report and a Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek, emphasizing its commitment to quality and excellence. Cross Country was also the first public company to earn The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification with Distinction. This role is responsible for attracting, evaluating, and securing highly qualified candidates efficiently. The goal is to ensure optimal staffing levels that align with client needs and to maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to support the company’s growth and reputation in a competitive market. The position operates from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST.

Requirements

1 year of sourcing/recruiting experience, 2+ years preferred.
1 year of office experience
Strong Computer/Technological skills using Microsoft Office and recruitment software/tools.
High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and sufficient experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Leverage targeted marketing and outreach strategies to connect with experienced candidates.
Highlight competitive pay, benefits, assignment variety, company reputation, and expansive support to appeal to candidates.
Determine experience, education, active licensure, active certifications.
Develop a database of pre-qualified candidates for various regions for different periods of the school year.
Use Symplr CTM and Bullhorn tools to nurture relationships with potential candidates.
Use external database platforms to mine and engage with potential leads.
Work closely with Recruiters and Account Managers to understand school and state requirements.
Ensure candidates meet specialty skills and licensure needs promptly.
Track handoffs
Lead follow up within 60 minutes
File Creation
Complete work history with gaps explained
SPIN Call doc completed
References
Education
Certifications uploaded (if applicable)
Date of availability established
Caseload preferences
Travel or local assignment details confirmed
Recruiter Hand Off
Hand-off to Support Team to be Round-Robined.
Alignments made based on region/modality
Hot handoff sheet completed in full
Follow-up task for scheduled call set and aligned to Recruiter receiving.
Tracking
Daily leadership tracking on engagement
Weekly tracking on submissions