The Nurse Recruiter serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing guidance on recruitment strategies, interview processes, compensation alignment, and workforce planning to support organizational hiring and retention goals.

A Day in the Life

As the Nurse Recruiter, your day begins with reviewing open requisitions, candidate pipelines, and upcoming staffing needs across nursing departments. You connect with nurse leaders and hiring managers to refine job requirements, discuss recruitment strategies, and ensure alignment on candidate expectations.

Throughout the day, you screen applicants, conduct phone screens, and coordinate interviews between candidates and clinical teams. You actively source talent through job boards, social media, career fairs, and partnerships with nursing schools and professional organizations.

You collaborate with your coworkers for offer development, and onboarding requirements while maintaining accurate documentation in the applicant tracking system. You also represent the organization at recruitment events, building relationships that strengthen long-term talent pipelines.

In all interactions, you model professionalism, responsiveness, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring both candidates and hiring managers experience a smooth, transparent, and engaging recruitment process.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 to 4 years of experience as an acute care RN preferred; hospital-based healthcare experience required
Prior recruitment or talent acquisition experience preferred
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska without restriction, or ability to obtain within required timeframe
Valid driver’s license required
BLS certification required (may be required as an instructor for this course)
PALS and ACLS preferred
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Certified Healthcare Recruiter (CHCR) certification preferred

Why Regional West?

Key role in shaping the nursing workforce and supporting patient care excellence
Opportunity to partner directly with nursing leadership and hospital executives
Impactful work influencing recruitment strategy and organizational growth
Collaboration with a dedicated HR team in a mission-driven healthcare environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package

A conditional job offer is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and background checks. A Physical Capacity Profile may be required for some positions.

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