Nurse Recruiter

Ventura MedStaff•Omaha, NE

1d•$42,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ventura MedStaff is hiring a Nurse Recruiter for its Nursing Department. This is an in-office, Monday-through-Friday role focused on recruiting and supporting travel healthcare professionals throughout their employment journey. The position is phone-driven and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on relationship management and successful placements. Recruiters source candidates, assess qualifications, coordinate onboarding, manage employment and contract details, and provide ongoing support to travelers. They also work with the Nurse Client Management team to match candidates with client needs and are responsible for meeting established KPIs and sales goals. Ventura MedStaff is a nationally recognized, veteran-owned healthcare staffing agency based in Omaha, Nebraska. It connects healthcare professionals with opportunities across the country and describes its culture as people-first, supportive, collaborative, and focused on meaningful work and career development.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Proficiency with office software and ability to learn new systems.
Problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability to changing priorities.
Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality.
Teamwork, collaboration, and customer-service orientation.
Initiative and willingness to learn and grow professionally.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Able to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk and on a computer, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in sales, customer service, education, or the service industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Promote the company and its opportunities to travelers; negotiate pay packages, assignments, and contract terms to align traveler expectations with client requirements and company standards.
Prospect databases and lead sources for healthcare professional candidates.
Interview candidates, verify references, and compare qualifications with job requirements.
Manage candidates through the placement process, including interviews, travel, housing, and assignments.
Retain and develop current candidates through contract extensions or reassignment to new locations.
Resolve customer complaints professionally and with a solutions-oriented approach.
Manage disciplinary actions, terminations, and Do Not Rehire decisions in accordance with state laws and company policy.
Manage the work agreement lifecycle, monitor contract timelines, and process updates such as rate changes and start dates to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Provide high-quality client service in partnership with the Nurse Client Management team by matching candidate skills with client and account needs.
Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
Oversee traveler timecards, including time-off requests, overtime, missing punches, accuracy, and submission deadlines.
Meet established KPIs and assigned sales goals by driving revenue-generating activities, maintaining a strong pipeline, and executing sales strategies.
Maintain a basic understanding of traveler policies and guidelines to support alignment with company standards.