Nursing Recruiter - International RN Recruitment Specialist

Aransas Pass, TX | Corpus Christi Area

About Tarpon Specialty Services

Tarpon Specialty Services is a growing recruitment and staffing firm specializing in healthcare and skilled trades placement. Based in Aransas Pass, TX, near Corpus Christi, we're expanding our healthcare division and building a dynamic team focused on international nurse recruitment. We connect talented healthcare professionals with premier opportunities across the United States, with a specialized focus on TN visa sponsorship programs for Canadian and Mexican registered nurses.

Position Overview

We're seeking an experienced Nursing Recruiter to join our team in Aransas Pass, TX. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead our international nursing recruitment program, specifically targeting Canadian Registered Nurses (RN) and Mexican Registered Nurses (RN) for TN visa sponsorship opportunities in the United States. If you have a proven track record in healthcare recruitment, understand the nursing industry, and are excited about international talent acquisition, this role is perfect for you.

What Makes This Role Special

This isn't your typical recruitment position. You'll be pioneering our international nursing recruitment division, working with candidates from Canada and Mexico who are seeking career opportunities in the U.S. healthcare system. You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle while navigating TN visa sponsorship processes, building relationships across borders, and making a real impact on both healthcare facilities and nursing professionals' careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Source, screen, interview, and place registered nurses in healthcare facilities across the United States

• International Sourcing: Develop and execute recruitment strategies targeting Canadian and Mexican RN markets

• TN Visa Coordination: Guide candidates through TN visa sponsorship processes and requirements; collaborate with immigration specialists and legal team

• Candidate Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified international nursing candidates

• Market Research: Identify target markets in major Canadian cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary) and Mexican markets for RN recruitment

• Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with candidates, maintaining communication throughout the recruitment and placement process

• Client Partnership: Work closely with U.S. healthcare facilities to understand staffing needs and match qualified international candidates

• ATS Management: Maintain accurate records in applicant tracking systems; generate recruitment reports and analytics

• Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with U.S. immigration regulations, nursing licensure requirements, and healthcare staffing standards

• Offer Negotiation: Facilitate salary negotiations and benefits discussions between candidates and employers

• Marketing & Outreach: Create and manage job postings, recruitment campaigns, and outreach efforts targeting international nursing communities

Required Qualifications

• Healthcare Recruitment Experience: Minimum 3+ years of experience in nursing or healthcare recruitment (travel nursing, permanent placement, or RPO)

• Nursing Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of nursing specialties, licensure requirements, and healthcare staffing needs

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Proven track record managing the entire recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to placement

• Candidate Sourcing Skills: Experience with multiple sourcing platforms, social media recruiting, and creative talent acquisition strategies

• ATS Proficiency: Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruitment software

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build rapport with diverse candidates and clients

• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for developing long-term professional relationships

• Results-Driven: Demonstrated ability to meet recruitment metrics and performance goals

• Detail-Oriented: Strong organizational skills with attention to compliance and documentation requirements

• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with recruitment technology, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and CRM systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international recruitment or visa sponsorship programs (H-1B, TN, or other work visas)

• Knowledge of TN visa requirements for healthcare professionals

• Understanding of Canadian or Mexican healthcare systems and nursing credentials

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/French) is a plus

• Experience recruiting for specific nursing specialties: ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Telemetry, L&D, OR

• Familiarity with NCLEX requirements and nursing licensure processes

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

• Experience with high-volume recruitment in remote or distributed teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

You're someone who has built a successful career in nursing recruitment and understands what it takes to identify, engage, and place top healthcare talent. You've worked with travel nurses, permanent placements, or RPO programs and have managed the full recruitment lifecycle. You're excited about the challenge of international recruitment and building something new. You're organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating complex processes like visa sponsorship. Most importantly, you genuinely care about helping nursing professionals advance their careers while meeting critical healthcare staffing needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

• Performance-based commission structure with uncapped earning potential

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Professional development opportunities including training in immigration law, international recruitment, and healthcare staffing

• Growth potential - opportunity to build and lead the international nursing division

• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid remote options after initial training period

• Supportive team environment in a growing company

Work Environment & Location

This position is based in our Aransas Pass, TX office, conveniently located near Corpus Christi in the beautiful Texas Coastal Bend. Aransas Pass offers small-town charm with easy access to Corpus Christi's amenities, Gulf Coast beaches, and excellent fishing and outdoor recreation. The office environment is professional yet relaxed, with a collaborative team culture. After an initial training period, we offer flexible hybrid work arrangements for the right candidate.

Why Join Tarpon Specialty Services?

• Ground-Floor Opportunity: Be part of building our international nursing recruitment division from the ground up

• Make an Impact: Help skilled nurses achieve their American dream while addressing critical healthcare staffing shortages

• Entrepreneurial Environment: Bring your ideas and strategies to shape how we grow this program

• Local Company: Work with a Coastal Bend-based firm that understands the regional market

• Career Growth: Opportunity to advance into leadership roles as the division expands

• Supportive Leadership: Work directly with company leadership who value your expertise and input

• Meaningful Work: Connect talented healthcare professionals with life-changing opportunities

What Success Looks Like in This Role

In your first 90 days, you'll have established sourcing strategies for Canadian and Mexican RN markets, built an initial candidate pipeline, and successfully placed your first international nurses. Within six months, you'll have a thriving recruitment operation with consistent placements and a strong network of international nursing candidates. Within a year, you'll be a recognized expert in TN visa nursing recruitment, managing a robust pipeline and potentially leading a team as we scale the program.

How to Apply

Ready to build something special? We're looking for someone just like you.

Call or text: (361) 777-3166

Apply online: https://careers.tarponservices.com/

Or apply in person at our Aransas Pass, TX office.

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter explaining your interest in international nursing recruitment and your relevant experience. We're particularly interested in hearing about your most successful recruitment campaigns and your approach to building candidate pipelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tarpon Specialty Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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