The experienced nurses you want to hire probably aren’t applying anywhere.

Most healthcare organizations already use job boards, have an internal recruiting team, or have worked with staffing agencies before. Those channels all have their place, but they solve different hiring problems.

Job boards like Indeed and Vivian primarily reach nurses who are actively looking for a new role. Internal recruiters often focus on managing inbound applicants and supporting multiple open positions. Traditional staffing agencies are typically geared toward filling temporary or contract staffing needs.

At ExpertHiring, we focus on a different part of the market. Our recruiters proactively identify and engage experienced nurses who are already employed and aren't actively applying for jobs. That approach is especially valuable for specialized and hard-to-fill roles, from ICU and PACU nurses to Nurse Managers and Directors of Nursing.

We also move quickly. Once your search begins, we typically present your first shortlist of qualified nursing candidates within 72 to 96 hours, so you can start interviewing sooner instead of waiting weeks for the right applicants to come in.

Every shortlisted candidate has already completed our screening process.

This includes active license verification, background screening, recruiter interviews, and confirmation that they’re genuinely interested in your opportunity before you ever schedule an interview.

According to the 2026 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report, the average hospital takes 78 days to fill an experienced RN position through standard recruitment.

ExpertHiring's direct outreach model compresses that timeline significantly. Most general nursing roles see a first shortlist within 72-96 hours, with offers typically accepted within 20-45 days of search launch.

Before any candidate reaches your shortlist: active state license verification, state board standing check, compact state eligibility confirmation where applicable, AANP or ANCC board certification for NP roles, screening to CMS and Joint Commission standards, and a structured recruiter interview covering specialty experience, shift preferences, and compensation alignment.

Vivian and Indeed surface nurses who are actively searching - roughly 20-30% of the qualified nursing workforce at any given time.

Now, at ExpertHiring, our nursing recruiters contact employed professionals directly. The candidates we present are typically not listed on any job board, have not applied to your organization, and are not actively interviewing elsewhere. A fundamentally different candidate pool.

People often use the terms interchangeably, but there is a difference.

A nurse staffing agency is usually focused on filling open positions as quickly as possible, whether that's for contract, travel, per diem, or temporary nursing roles.

A nurse recruiter takes a more hands-on approach. Instead of sending over available candidates, they actively search for nurses who have the right experience, certifications, and personality for your team.

At ExpertHiring, we do both. Whether you need contract nurses to fill immediate gaps or permanent nurses for long-term growth, our recruiters take the time to understand your hiring needs and connect you with candidates who are a strong fit, not just available.

Instead of waiting for applications, we reach out to nurses we already know. They're experienced, already working in similar roles, and many weren't planning to make a move until we started the conversation.

We recruit Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, CRNAs, Nurse Managers, Directors of Nursing, Chief Nursing Officers, and other nursing leadership positions across the United States.

Yes. We recruit nationally.

Before presenting a candidate, we check for active licensure, compact state eligibility where applicable, and any additional licensing requirements needed for your location.

It's usually a mix of factors, not just the nursing shortage.

• Most experienced nurses already have jobs. They're busy working, not exactly scrolling job boards, which means the best candidates rarely apply on their own.

• Specialty nurses are harder to replace. Finding an experienced ICU, OR, NICU, or Labor & Delivery nurse is very different from filling a general nursing role.

• Strong candidates don't stay available for long. Many are interviewing with multiple employers, so waiting a few extra days can mean losing them.

• Pay expectations have changed. Travel nursing shifted what many nurses expect to earn, and compensation that was competitive a few years ago may not be enough today.

• Licensing can slow things down. Multi-state licenses and specialty credentials need to be checked early so there are no surprises later in the hiring process.

No. ExpertHiring focuses on permanent and contract placement. We don’t recruit travel nurses.