Healthcare Recruitment Strategist (VMS/GSA Compliance)

Ready to shape clinical teams with precision?

If you thrive on matching exceptional nursing and allied professionals with the right facility—and you love orchestrating the details from sourcing to contract lock—this role is built for you.

Your impact

• Source, attract, and place healthcare talent using job boards, social media, referrals, and professional networks.
• Write and publish compelling job ads; build accurate manager profiles to guide search strategy.
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle: postings, outreach, screening, interviewing, scheduling, and offer negotiation.
• Evaluate candidates for qualifications, experience, and culture fit; maintain robust pipelines for current and future demand.
• Partner with facility managers and department leads to clarify staffing needs and organizational goals.
• Verify credentials, licenses, certifications, and background checks to meet healthcare regulations and internal standards.
• Negotiate competitive pay packages based on bill rates, contract duration, and travel stipends, following GSA and Express guidelines; coordinate contract locks.
• Submit candidate profiles through the proper VMS platform and keep stakeholders informed.
• Track industry and labor market trends to refine sourcing strategies and stay ahead.
• Answer phones, texts, and emails; support additional Express Healthcare Staffing administrative needs to keep operations productive.
• Align weekly activity with Scorecard expectations; prioritize with urgency; provide after-hours on-call support when needed.
• Demonstrate punctuality, teamwork, professional communication, calm under pressure, and respect for supervisory direction.

Do you have the qualifications?

• Associate degree (or equivalent) from a two-year or technical school; OR 6+ months of related experience/training; OR an equivalent mix.
• Background in recruiting, staffing, or human resources.
• English verbal communication excellence with strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking ability.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and database management for reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and procedural manuals.
• Typing capability of 50+ WPM.

Physical and operational requirements

• Close/accurate vision; ability to speak and hear.
• Lift/move up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Extended periods at a computer/keyboard with occasional standing/walking.
• Reliable transportation.