# Healthcare Recruiting Agencies Connecting hospitals, clinics, and health systems with clinical and administrative professionals who deliver exceptional patient outcomes. ## At a glance - **2,176** agencies ranked - **167,068** total Google reviews - Data last refreshed **April 12, 2026** ## Top 50 ranked agencies | # | Agency | Rating (reviews) | Office locations | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Summit Search Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/summit-search-group) | 4.9 (545) | Vancouver, Oakville, Winnipeg | | 2 | [Surf Search](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/surf-search) | — | — | | 3 | [Bristol Associates](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/bristol-associates) | 4.1 (5) | Hermosa Beach | | 4 | [Lock Search Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/lock-search-group) | 4.8 (315) | Toronto, Cambridge, Montréal | | 5 | [EHS Recruiting Company](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/ehs-recruiting-company-1) | 5.0 (795) | Sarasota | | 6 | [My Mountain Mover](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/my-mountain-mover) | 5.0 (558) | Orange | | 7 | [Integrity Placement Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/integrity-placement-group) | 5.0 (531) | Sarasota | | 8 | [Riderflex](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/riderflex) | 5.0 (350) | — | | 9 | [i4 Search Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/i4-search-group) | 5.0 (271) | Liberty Township | | 10 | [Atlas MedStaff](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/atlas-medstaff) | 5.0 (269) | Omaha | | 11 | [PediaStaff, Inc](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/pediastaff-inc) | 5.0 (225) | Tupelo | | 12 | [Blackbird Recruiting](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/blackbird-recruiting) | 5.0 (224) | Monsey | | 13 | [Sloane Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/sloane-staffing) | 5.0 (217) | Palm Beach Gardens | | 14 | [Lighthouse Technology Services](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/lighthouse-technology-services) | 5.0 (200) | Buffalo | | 15 | [Masc Medical Recruitment Firm](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/masc-medical-recruitment-firm) | 5.0 (186) | Hialeah, Sunrise | | 16 | [Duffy Group, Inc.](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/duffy-group-inc) | 5.0 (184) | Phoenix | | 17 | [Candibots](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/candibots) | 4.9 (177) | Lakewood | | 18 | [AdamsGabbert](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/adamsgabbert) | 4.9 (127) | Overland Park | | 19 | [Ideal Recruiting](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/ideal-recruiting) | 4.9 (126) | Forney | | 20 | [All Med Search](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/all-med-search) | 4.9 (125) | — | | 21 | [Great Hire Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/great-hire-staffing) | 4.9 (654) | Anaheim, Temecula, Irvine | | 22 | [ECA Partners](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/eca-partners) | 4.9 (114) | Santa Monica | | 23 | [Gulfstream Staffing, Inc](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/gulfstream-staffing-inc) | 4.9 (112) | Palm Beach Gardens | | 24 | [SHS Recruitment Partners](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/shs-recruitment-partners) | 4.9 (94) | — | | 25 | [Medical Talent](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/medical-talent) | 4.9 (89) | Plano | | 26 | [Walker Healthforce](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/walker-healthforce) | 4.9 (86) | Bloomfield Hills | | 27 | [Cynet Health](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/cynet-health) | 4.9 (3,374) | Sterling | | 28 | [Global Medical Virtual Assistants](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/global-medical-virtual-assistants) | 4.9 (76) | West Hartford | | 29 | [Host Healthcare](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/host-healthcare) | 4.9 (1,105) | San Diego | | 30 | [Placesmart Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/placesmart-staffing-1) | 4.9 (908) | St Charles, Cartersville, Bridgeton | | 31 | [Cell Staff](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/cell-staff) | 4.9 (780) | Portland, Tampa | | 32 | [Stone Hendricks Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/stone-hendricks-group) | 4.9 (72) | — | | 33 | [Stability Healthcare](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/stability-healthcare) | 4.9 (753) | Pasadena | | 34 | [Trinity Employment Specialists](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/trinity-employment-specialists) | 4.9 (640) | Tulsa | | 35 | [Global Service Resources (GSR) - Staffing & Recruiting](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/global-service-resources-gsr-staffing-recruiting) | 4.9 (603) | Burbank | | 36 | [My Next Career Path Staffing LLC,](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/my-next-career-path-staffing-llc) | 4.9 (589) | Las Vegas | | 37 | [Empire Skilled Trades Solutions](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/empire-skilled-trades-solutions) | 4.9 (68) | Garden Grove | | 38 | [Seven Healthcare](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/seven-healthcare) | 4.9 (487) | Miami | | 39 | [Staffing Resources](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/staffing-resources-1) | 4.9 (487) | Suwanee | | 40 | [Trusted Talent](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/trusted-talent) | 4.9 (446) | Buffalo | | 41 | [4 Corner Resources](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/4-corner-resources) | 4.9 (438) | Orlando | | 42 | [StaffDash](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/staffdash) | 4.9 (66) | Spring | | 43 | [National Search Group, Inc - (WoodJobs.com / MetalRecruiters.com / PlasticStaffing.com / HealthStaffingGroup.com)](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/national-search-group-inc-woodjobscom-metalrecruiterscom-plasticstaffingcom-healthstaffinggroupcom) | 4.9 (368) | Hialeah | | 44 | [Genius Talent- Staffing & Recruiting](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/genius-talent-staffing-recruiting) | 4.9 (63) | Raleigh | | 45 | [CoreMedical Group](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/coremedical-group) | 4.9 (323) | Manchester | | 46 | [The Hire](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/the-hire) | 4.9 (62) | Providence | | 47 | [Care Team Solutions](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/care-team-solutions) | 4.9 (60) | Buffalo | | 48 | [New Solutions Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/new-solutions-staffing) | 4.9 (60) | Brooklyn | | 49 | [Express Healthcare Staffing](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/express-healthcare-staffing) | 4.9 (257) | Tulsa, Rochester, Seattle | | 50 | [Nepali Job Agency](https://recruiterrank.co/profile/nepali-job-agency) | 4.9 (255) | Jackson Heights | ## How These Rankings Work Scores come from **Google Reviews** via the Google Places API — never from paid placements, and never set by the agencies themselves. We apply a **Bayesian adjusted average** to prevent small-sample distortion (a 2-review 5.0-star agency shouldn't outrank a 200-review 4.8-star one): ``` adjusted_score = (v / (v + m)) * R + (m / (v + m)) * C ``` - `v` — total reviews across all offices - `m` — prior weight (**20**) - `R` — the agency's weighted average score - `C` — the platform-wide mean So with a global mean of 4.2: an agency with **5 reviews at 5.0** scores 4.36, while one with **200 reviews at 4.8** scores 4.75. The second outranks the first because the score is backed by more evidence. Multi-office agencies get a single weighted score across locations. Every listing is human-reviewed before publication. Scores refresh hourly. [Read the full methodology →](https://recruiterrank.co/methodology) ## FAQ ### What's typically included in a healthcare recruiting agency's fee? Healthcare recruiting fees typically include candidate sourcing, credential verification, license validation and placement guarantee periods. Most agencies charge 20 to 25 percent of first-year compensation for permanent placements. Travel nurse and locum tenens contracts involve different models: agencies mark up hourly bill rates to cover recruiter costs, benefits administration, malpractice insurance and compliance management. Premium fees apply for hard-to-fill specialties like interventional radiology or cardiac surgery. Retained searches for executive roles such as CNOs or CMOs command upfront payments plus success fees. ### What types of healthcare roles do these recruiting agencies typically fill? Healthcare recruiting agencies fill positions across the full care continuum, from registered nurses and allied health professionals (physical therapists, medical technologists, respiratory therapists) to physicians and advanced practice providers. Administrative roles include revenue cycle managers, health information specialists and practice administrators. Many agencies specialize by credential level—separating travel nursing from permanent physician placement—while others focus on specific settings such as acute care hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers or long-term care facilities. Licensure portability and credential verification remain central to placement timelines. ### Which healthcare credentials carry the most weight with these agencies? Board certification and active state licensure form the foundation, but healthcare recruiters prioritize credentials that signal immediate deployment capability. For clinical roles, specialty certifications—ACLS, PALS, BLS, CCRN—prove proficiency beyond basic competence. Nurse practitioners need national certification through ANCC or AANP. Advanced practitioners require DEA registration and collaborative practice agreements where applicable. Administrative candidates strengthen their profiles with FACHE, CPHRM or Six Sigma certifications. Joint Commission familiarity and EMR system proficiency (Epic, Cerner) consistently accelerate placement timelines across all healthcare disciplines. ### What questions should I ask a healthcare recruiter before signing a contract? Ask about their credentialing verification process and time-to-fill metrics for similar roles. Confirm whether they maintain relationships with state licensing boards and can navigate compact licensing agreements. Request specifics on their candidate pool: active clinicians versus passive prospects, geographic coverage and specialty depth. Clarify fee structure—typically 20 to 25 percent for permanent placements—and whether guarantees cover both departure and credentialing failures. Determine if they provide temporary coverage during searches and how they handle competing hospital systems in your market. ### If I apply through a healthcare recruiter, do I lose negotiating power on my offer? No. Reputable healthcare recruiters strengthen your position by providing market intelligence on salary ranges for your specialty, location and credentials. They handle initial compensation discussions and know which hospitals have flexibility on sign-on bonuses, relocation packages or CME allowances. Since agencies earn a percentage of your placement salary, they're financially motivated to negotiate the highest possible offer. You retain full authority to accept, decline or counter any proposal. The hiring organization pays the recruiter's fee, not you. ### How do healthcare recruiters handle credentialing verification and state licensure requirements across multiple jurisdictions? Specialized healthcare recruiters maintain direct relationships with state licensing boards and credential verification organizations to expedite multi-state licensure. They track compact agreements like the Nurse Licensure Compact and submit applications through accelerated channels for non-compact states. Most manage primary source verification for education, certifications and work history while monitoring expiration dates across jurisdictions. The strongest firms use proprietary databases to flag state-specific requirements—such as jurisprudence exams or background check variations—and coordinate with facilities' medical staff offices to ensure Joint Commission compliance before candidate start dates. ## Explore ### Related industries - [IT](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/it) - [Finance](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/finance) - [Administrative](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/administrative) - [Manufacturing](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/manufacturing) - [Accounting](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/accounting) - [Engineering](https://recruiterrank.co/industry/engineering) ### Healthcare recruiters by city - [New York, NY](https://recruiterrank.co/city/new-york-ny) — 47 agencies - [Chicago, IL](https://recruiterrank.co/city/chicago-il) — 41 agencies - [Atlanta, GA](https://recruiterrank.co/city/atlanta-ga) — 36 agencies - [Tampa, FL](https://recruiterrank.co/city/tampa-fl) — 33 agencies - [Omaha, NE](https://recruiterrank.co/city/omaha-ne) — 30 agencies ### Related guides - [The Top 10 Healthcare Recruiting Agencies in Plano, TX](https://recruiterrank.co/guide/top-plano-healthcare-recruiters) - [The Top 10 Healthcare Recruiting Agencies in Los Angeles, CA](https://recruiterrank.co/guide/top-los-angeles-healthcare-recruiters) - [The Top 10 Healthcare Recruiting Agencies in Las Vegas, NV](https://recruiterrank.co/guide/top-las-vegas-healthcare-recruiters)