What makes a great healthcare recruiter? From amazing communications skills to an above-and-beyond attitude, celebrate National Recruiter Recognition Day 2025 with a look at 5 things that makes an exceptional healthcare recruiter, in the words of the nurses and clinicians they work with every day.
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What Makes a Great Recruiter in Healthcare?
As the nation's leading healthcare staffing company, we know the value of skilled healthcare recruiters, not just on Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day but every other time of year, too!
And you can see the results of that mission in the hundreds of 5-star reviews our recruiters have earned. More than just a testament to amazing service and support, those reviews also offer real words of wisdom that can help us answer the essential question, "What makes a great healthcare recruiter?"
5 Factors that Make a Great Healthcare Recruiter
#1: A welcoming spirit
So, what makes a great healthcare recruiter? Some of the characteristics that come up over and over are friendliness, knowledgeability, a great attitude, and the ability to make new nurses and clinicians feel like they're part of the family.
New jobs can be tough, and getting a warm welcome can make all the difference, especially in the recruitment phase. And according to nurses and clinicians, that's exactly what they get from their HealthTrust recruiters.
Pictured: The HealthTrust family celebrates St. Patrick's Day!
"It felt great to have a conversation with someone who I felt like I’ve known for years," wrote Rayvn W. on her HealthTrust recruiter. "She explained the onboarding process simple and straightforward."
"[My recruiter] made me feel like family," wrote another reviewer about their HealthTrust recruiter. "He was very appreciative of my time and efforts to the nursing profession as a whole!"
#2: A real appreciation for healthcare professionals
Another thing that makes a recruiter great is a genuine appreciation for the healthcare professionals they work with. That's what HealthTrust star recruiter Marlena Bruno, calls the “incredible daily opportunity to connect with healthcare clinicians who make a profound difference in patients' lives."
And it's another quality that's consistently called out by healthcare professionals in the HealthTrust network — not just during Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day, but all throughout the year.
#3: Great communication skills
Great healthcare recruiters know that great communication is essential — and that it's more than just a talent, but a skill that takes work and practice. HealthTrust recruiters earn praise time and again for their attention to fast, reassuring communications, by phone, text, email, or whatever it takes.
"He communicates well," as one reviewer puts it. "He was honest with all the questions I had. I felt reassured, comfortable, and confident that he would follow through."
"I love that I can text," wrote another reviewer about an experience with HealthTrust recruiters Annabella Vazquez and Jennifer Doing. "I also really liked that she communicated via text as well as email," another reviewer wrote.
#4: The drive to deliver above-and-beyond service
On Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day and any other day of the year, great recruiters go the extra mile to make sure the clinicians and employers they work with have everything they need, when they need it, with no undue worry or stress.
For instance, one recruiter went to "great lengths to get me booked for a per diem shift that was posted for the next day," wrote Lakreshun M.
"I notified her around 6 pm. And she worked diligently and got me booked with orientation! And for that I am very thankful."
#5: A supportive, celebrative culture
Finally, National Healthcare Recruiter Day is the perfect time to focus on the fact that any recruiter is only as great as the environment they work in. That's why we believe in providing the kind of culture that lets people thrive — and one that brings them together for fun events in the office and within our communities.
For instance, our team knows they can feel supported in celebrating milestones, whether they're holiday parties, events recognizing healthcare professionals, the achievements of fellow recruiters, or helping raise awareness of the fight against cancer, to name just a few!
Happy National Healthcare Recruiter Day!
A great recruiter can make all the difference! Are you a recruitment professional who strives for excellence? If so, we may have a career opportunity for you! Join our talent network and explore recruitment jobs across the U.S.A., or visit us on LinkedIn for more info on what it's like to be part of our passionate team. And, once again, Happy Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day from HealthTrust!
