Recruiting Account Manager – Travel Nurse & Allied Health

Purple Cow Recruiting • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Recruiting Account Manager with a strong background in travel nurse and allied health staffing to oversee a large portfolio of travel assignments. This role requires someone who can manage both client accounts and a team of recruiters, while ensuring consistent delivery, compliance, and high productivity. With more than $2M in travel contracts available, this is a high-impact opportunity for a performance-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, commission-only environment.

Requirements

• VMS/MSP experience REQUIRED.
• Minimum 1+ years of proven success in travel nurse and allied health recruiting, REQUIRED.
• Must be able to showcase personal and team performance metrics during the interview, REQUIRED.
• Experience managing a team of recruiters, with measurable productivity results.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work full-time or near full-time hours as an independent contractor.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working in ATS, VMS portals, and with sourcing tools.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to thrive with commission-only compensation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for VMS/MSP travel nurse and allied accounts.
• Manage a book of business with $2M+ in travel roles to fill, ensuring timely placements.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of recruiters; track recruiter productivity and performance metrics.
• Source, qualify, and place travel nurses and allied health professionals into client assignments.
• Present and report key performance metrics, including fill rates, submittal-to-hire ratios, and recruiter output.
• Ensure compliance with client credentialing and onboarding requirements.
• Maintain availability during EST business hours (8am–5pm), with some evenings/weekends as needed.

Benefits

• 1099 independent contractor role with flexibility.
• Commission-only compensation, percentage negotiable, uncapped earning potential.
• Access to over $2M in available travel nurse and allied roles.
• Ability to work with a company operating nationally with strong client partnerships.
• Performance-driven environment where your results directly impact your earnings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed