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Iron Shield Security Services, LLC

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Recruiter - Security Services (Commission Only)

Fort Worth, TX · Remote

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Agency or independent recruiting experience Who You Are * Experienced recruiter with a track record of successful placements * Comfortable sourcing candidates independently * Strong communicator and ...

Independent Living Systems

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Miami, FL · On-site

We are seeking a Recruiter to join our team at Independent Living Systems (ILS). ILS, along with its affiliated health plans known as Florida Community Care and Florida Complete Care, is committed to ...

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Independent Healthcare Recruiter

ATC & CareBuilders - Parent Account

New Hyde Park, NY • Remote

Contractor

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

About ATC Healthcare 

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide.  Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. 

Job Overview
ATC Healthcare Services is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Healthcare Recruiter to join our team. This is a commission-only position, ideal for a self-starter with strong recruiting experience and a proven ability to build relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in talent acquisition within the healthcare sector, demonstrating exceptional negotiation and communication skills. This role involves sourcing, interviewing, and placing qualified candidates in various healthcare positions, ensuring alignment with our organizational needs and culture. Must operate as a 1099 independent contractor (not a W-2 employee). 

Position Type: Independent Healthcare Recruiter (1099)

Compensation: Commission-Based Only

What We Offer

  • Commission-based compensation with unlimited earning potential.
  • Flexibility to work remotely and set your own schedule.
  • Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced and expanding healthcare staffing company.

Responsibilities
Recruitment (Candidate Side):

  • Source, attract, and engage healthcare professionals (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, caregivers, therapists, etc.) through job boards, databases, social media, and referrals.
  • Conduct phone screens, interviews, and reference checks to assess candidate skills and compliance with healthcare requirements.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with candidates to ensure strong engagement and retention.

Desk Management:

  • Balance candidate sourcing and client relationship management simultaneously.
  • Collaborate with compliance and payroll teams to ensure smooth onboarding and assignment transitions.
  • Track and manage recruitment activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or CRM.

Experience
Candidates should possess the following skills:

  • 2+ years of recruiting experience preferred or experience within the healthcare sector, preferably in healthcare staffing or high-volume recruiting.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple requisitions and clients simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with ATS, CRM, and common sourcing platforms (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.).
  • Strong negotiation skills with a focus on relationship management and employee evaluation.
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Entrepreneur mindset

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE