Top Nursing Recruiters and Headhunters

Since 2004, we have been recruiting and placing the world's best nurses into permanent positions at top healthcare facilities across the United States. As a direct Green Card sponsor and direct employer — not a third-party agency — we meet candidates in their home countries, assess eligibility, and guide them through the full immigration and placement process. Our leadership team brings an average of over 22 years of healthcare management and nursing experience, and all our placements are exclusively at tertiary hospitals.

With more than 50 years of combined staffing experience behind us, we connect employers and job seekers across the United States in some of the most essential and hands-on industries. Our team places qualified professionals in medical roles including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and therapy specialists, as well as skilled workers in construction, culinary arts, housekeeping, and heavy equipment operation. Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, we take pride in understanding the unique demands of each sector we serve and delivering candidates who are thoroughly screened and ready to contribute from day one.

Sterling Medical Staffing Group offers a variety of services including recruiting, staffing and credentialing for various healthcare facilities and organizations in the Tri-State area, and also those wanting to grow in the area of healthcare as a "traveler". Why work with Sterling Medical Staffing Group? Our recruiters work closely with each potential candidates from the very start of the process. Not only getting to know what they want from a position, but more importantly what they want from THEIR AGENCY. We strive to go the extra mile often to ensure that each candidate feels that we have done just that.

Since 2006, we have specialized in connecting healthcare facilities with skilled clinical professionals across nursing, therapy, and advanced practice disciplines. Our personalized approach means we take the time to understand each facility's unique requirements and each clinician's career goals, ensuring assignments that work for everyone. Contract professionals in our network gain experience at the forefront of innovative medical practices, building versatile skill sets across diverse clinical environments. We provide comprehensive benefits including multiple health insurance options, weekly direct deposit, a competitive 401K plan, and full workers' compensation coverage. Our commitment to Joint Commission standards reflects the high bar we set for patient safety and service quality.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between exceptional healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them most, placing travel nurses and allied health clinicians at organizations across all 50 states and U.S. territories. We bring deep expertise in therapy, imaging, pharmacy, and nursing specialties, pairing each clinician with a dedicated consultant available around the clock to handle credentialing, licensing, travel logistics, and ongoing support throughout every assignment. Accredited by The Joint Commission, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality so that facilities can trust the professionals we send and clinicians can focus entirely on delivering outstanding patient care.

Since 1994, we have grown from a small staffing firm into a consortium of Maine-owned businesses with eight offices across Maine and New Hampshire. Our specialized divisions deliver temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions in fields spanning office administration, light industrial, manufacturing, construction, healthcare, IT, and engineering. We pair best-in-class recruiting technology with deep local market knowledge to craft customized workforce strategies for companies of every size. Beyond placement, we offer comprehensive HR consulting covering policies, handbooks, and employee relations, serving as a true strategic partner for our clients.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, we provide specialized staffing solutions in clinical, scientific, IT, and healthcare domains, sourcing and placing qualified professionals on contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire engagements. Our team excels at filling critical roles within clinical and scientific research organizations, information technology teams, and healthcare systems, delivering efficient, scalable, and cost-effective workforce solutions for today's competitive marketplace. Now part of Aequor, a global workforce solutions provider, we combine deep niche expertise with expanded resources to help clients build the specialized teams they need to drive innovation and deliver results.

For over two decades, we have been connecting healthcare facilities with skilled nursing and allied health professionals who are passionate about patient care. Based in Wisconsin, our staffing solutions span the full spectrum of healthcare roles — from nursing personnel and allied health specialists to administrative staff and travel healthcare workers. We work closely with both facilities and candidates to craft flexible scheduling arrangements that support positive patient outcomes without sacrificing work-life balance for our professionals. Our experienced administrative team is committed to delivering creative, responsive staffing solutions that meet the unique demands of each client we serve.

With over twenty-five years of award-winning staffing experience in Central Arkansas, we specialize in connecting employers with top talent across clerical, medical, legal, and industrial fields. Our professional recruitment services also extend to information technology, engineering, manufacturing, and banking and finance. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements tailored to each client's unique workforce needs. Voted Central Arkansas Best of the Best multiple years running, we pride ourselves on staying current with evolving hiring trends and delivering reliable, personalized service to every employer and candidate we work with.

For over 25 years, we have connected healthcare organizations with skilled clinicians across a wide range of specialties. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest health system, we offer exclusive access to more than 1,500 facilities nationwide. Our solutions span travel and per diem nursing, physician recruitment, locum tenens, interim leadership, direct hire, recruitment process outsourcing, and international nursing. We place over 28,000 clinicians annually and have been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest staffing firms in the United States. Our credentialing services employ the highest verification standards, ensuring patient safety across every placement we make.

With over three decades of connecting healthcare and education professionals with meaningful opportunities across the nation, we specialize in nursing, therapy, advanced practice, and school-based placements. From travel nursing positions in major metropolitan hospitals to speech-language pathologists and special education teachers serving rural school districts, we place qualified professionals in communities nationwide. Our Joint Commission Gold Seal certification and deep industry relationships enable us to deliver personalized career support and comprehensive benefits that extend beyond competitive pay. Headquartered in Florida since 1988, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, our collaborative approach with both candidates and facilities, and our mission to make lives better for those who make lives better.

We are the employment placement service of the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Fund, connecting qualified candidates with healthcare and service industry employers across New York. Our free placement services include resume reviews, applicant phone screening, one-on-one interviews, and direct vacancy referrals matched to each applicant's qualifications. We recruit for a broad range of roles — registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, dietary and environmental service workers, home care aides, social workers, clerical staff, and more. We draw candidates from the general public, graduates of our TEF training programs, and current 1199SEIU union members, and we never charge job seekers any fees for our referral services.

Staffing Only the Elite. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm & we are on-call 24/7 as well. Elite Medical Staffing is dedicated to matching our staff of healthcare professionals to healthcare providers looking to fill positions within their medical facility. A majority of our clients specialize in skilled nursing/post acute care with the rest being a mix of hospital, home health, schools and correctional facilities. Elite Medical has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and resources to make you, the healthcare provider, the most valued member of our team. We take pride in the development of your career and seek out those healthcare professionals with the same level of commitment and passion as our Recruiters and Account Managers.

Founded in 1991, we are a leading supplemental healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, specializing in placing nurses and therapists in hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospice settings, and clinics. We staff registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, and occupational therapists on both per diem and contract assignments. Our approach is built around understanding each clinician and aligning opportunities with their schedules, career goals, and preferred care settings. By combining flexibility with rigorous matching, we help healthcare facilities maintain quality care during staffing gaps while giving healthcare professionals the autonomy to shape the career and work-life balance they are looking for.

Founded in 1990, we are a national healthcare workforce solutions firm placing locum tenens physicians, travel nurses, travel therapists, allied health professionals, and clinical laboratory specialists across all 50 states. Our team partners with hospitals, clinics, and government entities to fill both temporary and permanent roles, ensuring continuity of care wherever it is needed most. Recognized consistently by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest healthcare staffing firms in the country, we bring decades of industry expertise and a deep candidate network to every search we take on. Candidates never pay a fee to work with us.

At MAS Medical Staffing, we combine technology with a people-centric approach to connect healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities. We prioritize your needs by offering competitive pay, flexible hours, and benefits packages. Whether you're seeking a local position, per diem shifts or an adventure across the country, we work closely with you to find the perfect fit for your career goals. Experience a staffing agency that values both innovation and personal connection--your next opportunity starts here with MAS Medical Staffing.

Founded in 2006, LRS Healthcare is a leading provider of medical staffing. Every day, we connect exceptional nursing and allied healthcare professionals to incredible facilities nationwide, helping people reach their true potential and healthcare employers provide the best patient care possible. We are committed to working with the best talent in the industry, while making the healthcare staffing process as simple as possible for both our travelers and our healthcare clients.

As one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing companies in the country, we specialize in connecting licensed mental health and healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities nationwide. Our recruitment platform serves outpatient clinics, home care agencies, schools, and community health centers, placing psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, licensed therapists, social workers, physician assistants, and allied health professionals in permanent, part-time, contract, and remote roles. Based in New York, we combine deep expertise in behavioral health staffing with a passionate team of recruiters dedicated to transforming how healthcare organizations find and retain top clinical talent across the United States.

Serving Arizona and the broader United States from our central Phoenix office since 1996, we specialize in healthcare staffing across a wide range of clinical and administrative disciplines. Our clients include premier healthcare facilities throughout the state, and we place professionals in pharmacy, nursing, behavioral health, radiology, allied health, private home care, and ancillary services. Whether a facility needs temporary coverage or long-term supplemental support, our team works diligently to deliver credentialed, dependable professionals who are ready to contribute from day one.

Nomad Health is the first online marketplace that directly connects physicians, nurses, and medical employers for clinical jobs, without the involvement third party recruiters. Over 40,000 clinicians use Nomad to find freelance doctor jobs, permanent doctor jobs and travel nursing positions nationwide. The entire hiring process is simplified and 100% online, including applications, insurance and even payments. Nomad's mission is to make it easier to get clinicians to patient bedsides, where they are needed most.

At Amotec Inc., our mission of "recruiting with integrity" has been the cornerstone of our success since our founding. We are dedicated to building long-term partnerships by aligning top talent with the unique needs and culture of our clients. Our process goes beyond matching skill sets; we prioritize finding candidates with the personal attributes to thrive within your organization. For job seekers, we focus on identifying positions where they can excel and grow. With a commitment to Excellence, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (EEAT), Amotec is your trusted partner for workforce solutions, helping businesses succeed and candidates achieve their career goals.

KARE is the first digital labor platform dedicated to the senior care and post acute care industry allowing caregiving Heroes to quickly fill open shifts. Allowing the caregiving Heroes to choose where and when they want to work. And for communities, the price is far less than a staffing agency or overtime. And customers can hire our Heroes for free!

Founded in Cincinnati in 2011, we have grown ProLink Staffing Services into one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions organizations in the United States, operating in all 50 states and completing over 65,000 assignments in a single year. Our team specializes in healthcare staffing — placing travel nurses, allied health professionals, and therapists — as well as engineering, manufacturing, IT, and finance placements. We simplify hiring through a streamlined process covering initiation, scheduling, and contracts and pay, ensuring speed, precision, and reliability for every client engagement. Our rapid expansion and recognition among the nation's fastest-growing staffing firms reflects the trust our clients place in our ability to deliver.

Established in 2005, we are one of New York's leading staffing firms specializing in temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements across healthcare, finance, legal, entertainment, media, real estate, and information technology. We are certified by The Joint Commission for our compliance and integrity in supplying superior healthcare staffing services, and we are proud partners to some of the most prestigious organizations and Fortune 500 companies in the country. As a boutique agency, we are small enough to be flexible and implement creative solutions quickly while remaining big enough to compete with the largest firms. Our extensive network includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support staff, and executives.

Connecting top talent with leading organizations across the New York area has been our focus for over 20 years. Since our establishment, we have built specialized divisions in light industrial, nursing, behavioral health, and homecare, delivering temporary, permanent, and contract placements that meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our personalized approach ensures quick turnarounds and dedicated support throughout every engagement, whether staffing a healthcare facility, placing direct support professionals, or filling industrial roles across the greater New York region and Westchester County. We work around the clock to provide our clients with the best service possible, combining deep industry expertise with a genuine commitment to finding the perfect match for every position.