Purple Cow Recruiting

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Description Job Title: Recruiting Account Manager – Travel Nurse & Allied Health Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor | Commission-Only (percentage negotiable) Compensation: Commission-based, uncapped earning potential. Over $2M worth of travel roles available to fill. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Recruiting Account Manager with a strong background in travel nurse and allied health staffing to oversee a large portfolio of travel assignments. This role requires someone who can manage both client accounts and a team of recruiters, while ensuring consistent delivery, compliance, and high productivity. With more than $2M in travel contracts available, this is a high-impact opportunity for a performance-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, commission-only environment. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for VMS/MSP travel nurse and allied accounts. Manage a book of business with $2M+ in travel roles to fill, ensuring timely placements. Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of recruiters; track recruiter productivity and performance metrics. Source, qualify, and place travel nurses and allied health professionals into client assignments. Present and report key performance metrics, including fill rates, submittal-to-hire ratios, and recruiter output. Ensure compliance with client credentialing and onboarding requirements. Maintain availability during EST business hours (8am–5pm), with some evenings/weekends as needed. What We Offer 1099 independent contractor role with flexibility. Commission-only compensation, percentage negotiable, uncapped earning potential. Access to over $2M in available travel nurse and allied roles. Ability to work with a company operating nationally with strong client partnerships. Performance-driven environment where your results directly impact your earnings. This role is for a driven, results-oriented account manager with proven experience in travel healthcare staffing. If you’ve built teams, managed VMS/MSP accounts, and can back your success with hard numbers—we want to talk. Requirements Qualifications VMS/MSP experience REQUIRED. Minimum 1+ years of proven success in travel nurse and allied health recruiting, REQUIRED. Must be able to showcase personal and team performance metrics during the interview, REQUIRED. Experience managing a team of recruiters, with measurable productivity results. Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills. Ability to work full-time or near full-time hours as an independent contractor. Tech-savvy and comfortable working in ATS, VMS portals, and with sourcing tools. Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to thrive with commission-only compensation.