Source and engage travel nurses (RNs, specialty nurses) through outbound calls, texting, email, and database activity
Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of candidates for current and future travel assignments
Manage candidate activity and workflow using an applicant tracking system (ATS)
Candidate Qualification & Placement
Conduct screening and qualification calls to assess licensure, clinical experience, availability, and assignment preferences
Match candidates to open travel assignments based on skills, location, and client requirements
Present qualified candidates to Account Managers for client submission
Candidate Relationship Management
Build and maintain ongoing relationships with candidates to support redeployment and repeat placements
Educate candidates on travel nursing assignments, pay packages, and benefits
Maintain consistent communication throughout the recruitment and placement process
Offer Management & Coordination
Discuss and negotiate compensation and assignment details with candidates
Ensure timely follow-up and coordination throughout offer, acceptance, and onboarding stages
Performance & Metrics
Meet or exceed daily and weekly recruiting activity metrics (calls, submissions, placements)
Track and maintain accurate candidate data, pipeline activity, and notes within the ATS
Education & Years of Experience
Required Qualifications
Associate's Degree and 0-2 years of professional experience
OR
High School Diploma/GED and 2-4 years of professional experience
Experience in a customer-facing, sales, recruiting, or high-volume environment
Ability to manage high call volume / outbound outreach activity
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to engage candidates via phone, email, and text
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Requirements
Experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or staffing
Experience in sales, business development, or account management
Exposure to healthcare staffing or travel nursing
Experience using an ATS or CRM system
Key Skills & Competencies
Candidate sourcing & outbound prospecting
Recruiting & talent pipeline management
Candidate screening & qualification
Relationship management & candidate engagement
Negotiation & communication
Time management & activity tracking
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
Work is performed in an office/home office environment.
Team Members must have the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
AMN Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
$19.50 - $24.25 Hourly Final pay rate is dependent on experience, training, education, and location.
This position may include additional compensation such as bonus or commission. Please ask your recruiter for more information.
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
Job Description
Welcome to AMN Healthcare - Where Talent Meets Purpose
Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the largest and most respected healthcare staffing and total talent solutions companies? It takes trailblazers, innovators, and exceptional people like you.
At AMN Healthcare, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers that make a difference.
Why AMN Healthcare? Because Excellence Is Our Standard:
Named to Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare - three years running.
Consistently ranked among SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in America .
Honored with Modern Healthcare's Innovators Award for driving change through innovation.
Proud holder of The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Staffing Companies since 2006.
Job Summary
The Associate Recruiter, Travel Nursing is responsible for sourcing, engaging, and placing travel nurses into contract assignments across the United States. This role focuses on building a strong candidate pipeline, managing candidate relationships, and supporting the full recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach through placement.
The Associate Recruiter partners closely with Account Managers to match qualified candidates to client needs while meeting activity, pipeline, and placement goals in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Location
Dallas, TX (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)