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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Hospital-based healthcare experience
- 2 to 4 years of experience as an acute care RN
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska without restriction or ability to obtain within required timeframe
- Valid driver's license
- BLS certification
- PALS and ACLS certifications
- Prior recruitment or talent acquisition experience
- PHR or Certified Healthcare Recruiter (CHCR) certification
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background checks
- Physical Capacity Profile may be required for some positions
What We Do
Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, the only advanced trauma center in Nebraska west of North Platte. Since 1924, Regional West has served the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming through innovative healthcare services. As the region’s sole tertiary medical center, Regional West offers an expansive array of medical specialties and numerous physician clinics.
