Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Cross Country is looking for top talent to join our team! We are a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions and advisory firm with more than four decades of experience helping organizations solve complex labor and operational challenges. Recognized as a Top Place to Work by U.S. News & World Report and a Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek, Cross Country is committed to quality and excellence in everything we deliver. We were also the first public company to earn The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification with Distinction — a standard we continue to uphold today.
BASIC PURPOSE
The Candidate Engagement Specialist is responsible to attract, evaluate, and secure highly qualified travel nurses efficiently, ensuring optimal staffing levels that align with client needs and maintaining a pipeline of skilled candidates to support the company’s growth and reputation in a competitive market.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leverage targeted marketing and outreach strategies to connect with experienced travel nurses.
Highlight competitive pay, benefits, assignment variety, company reputation, expansive support to appeal to nurses.
Determine experience, education, active licensure, active certifications.
Develop a database of pre-qualified candidates for 30, 60, 90-day deployment.
Use Bullhorn tools to nurture relationships with potential nurses.
Use external database platforms to mine and engage with potential leads.
Work closely with Recruiters and Account Managers to understand hospital requirements.
Ensure candidates meet specialty skills and licensure needs promptly.
Track handoffs
Lead follow up 60 minutes
File Creation
Complete work history with gaps explained
Skills checklist completed within <1 year
References
Education
Nursys and certifications uploaded
Date of availability set
States licensed listed in overview page
Shift preference
Recruiter Hand Off
Round Robin to Recruiters
Alignments made by Manager
Hot handoff sheet completed in full
Follow-up task for scheduled call set and aligned to Recruiter receiving.
Tracking
Daily leadership tracking on engagement
Weekly tracking on submissions
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION
1 year of sourcing/recruiting experience, 2+ years preferred.
1 year of office experience
Strong Computer/Technological skills using Microsoft Office and recruitment software/tools.
High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and sufficient experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Company equipment(laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse headset) will be provided directly to you for use during employment.
Benefits
Cross Country offers a competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness program, including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Voluntary Insurance, 401(k) plan, Tuition Assistance, and Pet Insurance. The company offers a variety of Wellness options through Burnalong, which offers a robust online platform of classes and programs as well as local gym access.
Cross Country is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Veteran/Disability
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