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Posted August 18, 2026

Nurse Recruiter

LHH US
Chicago, IL, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Nurse Recruiter (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Chicago, IL 60622 (Northwest Side)
Pay Rate: Up to $35/hour during contract period
Permanent Salary: $75,000-$80,000 annually
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Work Environment: 100% Onsite
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Nurse Recruiter to join their growing Talent Acquisition team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruitment professional with a strong background in clinical healthcare recruiting who enjoys building relationships, managing full-cycle recruitment, and helping healthcare organizations attract top nursing talent.

Responsibilities
  • Manage an average of 15-20 requisitions focused on clinical nursing positions
  • Source and recruit candidates utilizing UKG Pro and Indeed
  • Conduct candidate phone screens and initial assessments
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers
  • Extend employment offers and manage candidate communications throughout the hiring process
  • Assist with pre-employment screenings, background checks, and onboarding activities
  • Provide regular recruitment updates to hiring managers and key stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate candidate and requisition data within the ATS
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of clinical healthcare recruiting experience required
  • Proven experience recruiting for nursing and other clinical healthcare positions
  • Experience managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
  • Experience using ATS platforms, preferably UKG Pro
  • Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with hiring managers and HR teams
Benefits statement: LHH offers medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings, EAP, and other valuable benefits during contract period.

Pay Details: $32.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Marissa Osorio

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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