NICHOLAS TURNOWICZ
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional with experience in clinician recruitment, credentialing, and compliance within fast-paced healthcare environments. Strong background in documentation accuracy, data tracking, and maintaining audit-ready records using ATS and VMS systems. Experienced in verifying licensure, coordinating onboarding, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards. Knowledgeable in clinical research fundamentals, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), informed consent, and protocol adherence, with a strong interest in clinical trial operations. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage competing priorities, and maintain data integrity. Seeking to transition into a Clinical Trials Associate role to support study coordination, regulatory compliance, and research operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Recruiter
LRS Healthcare
Omaha, NE
03.2025 - Current
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for Registered Nurses in travel and contract roles nationwide, aligning candidate experience, preferences, and availability with client staffing needs
- Sourced, screened, and interviewed candidates to evaluate clinical background, licensure, and overall fit for assignments
- Built and maintained strong, long-term relationships with clinicians to support engagement, retention, and repeat placements
- Guided candidates through the hiring process, including job matching, submissions, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding
- Ensured compliance with all credentialing requirements, including license verification, certifications, and background screenings
- Partnered with account managers to meet client demands, prioritize urgent needs, and ensure timely submissions
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date candidate records within ATS and CRM systems
- Provided consistent support to clinicians before, during, and after assignments to ensure a positive experience
- Leveraged ATS, VMS, and internal systems to improve workflow efficiency and placement outcomes
- Performed effectively in a high-volume, metrics-driven environment, demonstrating strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Healthcare Recruiter
Triage Staffing Inc.
Omaha, NE
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for Registered Nurses in travel and contract roles nationwide, aligning clinician experience and preferences with client facility needs
- Sourced, screened, and interviewed candidates to assess clinical competency, licensure, and assignment readiness
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clinicians to understand career goals and ensure successful placements
- Coordinated all stages of the hiring process, including submissions, interview scheduling, offer negotiation, and onboarding
- Ensured compliance with credentialing requirements, including license verification, certifications, and background checks
- Collaborated with account managers to meet client staffing demands and adhere to submission deadlines
- Maintained accurate candidate records and communication logs within ATS and CRM systems
- Provided ongoing support to clinicians throughout assignments to promote satisfaction and retention
- Utilized ATS, VMS, and credentialing platforms to streamline recruitment processes and improve efficiency
- Thrived in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment while demonstrating strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Associate Team Manager
Aya Healthcare, Qualivis
San Diego, CA
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Directly supervise multiple Enterprise/Account Coordinators, providing mentorship, guidance, and conducting performance appraisals. Oversee their professional development and handle human resource matters.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous learning by developing training guides and reference materials. Conduct refresher training sessions for direct reports as needed.
- Leverage expertise in navigating Clinician Engagement Software (Nova) to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy in submitting candidate profiles, resulting in increased placements across client facilities.
- Provide insights on effective communication strategies with facilities to meet placement needs and strengthen client relationships.
- Adjust team workflow and resources based on changes in facility assignments and associated responsibilities.
- Approve timesheets in HR Management System (DayForce) and coordinate backup coverage for direct reports during absences to ensure seamless workflow continuity and meet business requirements.
- Key Achievement: Acknowledged for exceptional mentorship skills, selected as a dedicated resource to assist underperforming employees. Identified root causes and boosted productivity, work quality, and morale. Resulted in mentee's improved performance and promotion within three months.
Sr. Account Coordinator II
Aya Healthcare, Healthcare Select, Qualivis
San Diego, CA
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with Account Managers to foster strong relationships with existing clients.
- Reviewed candidate electronic profiles (work history, skills, convictions, licensure, etc.) in the Clinician Engagement Software (Nova) to identify suitable candidates for client facility assignments.
- Proactively addressed gaps in candidate profiles by communicating additional information needed for completion to Recruiters.
- Submitted candidate profiles following client-specific processes to facilitate client responses and candidate interviews.
- Verified candidate bill rates and assignment dates upon acceptance to finalize submissions and prevent billing issues.
- Ensured prompt fulfillment of client staffing needs by prioritizing candidate submissions based on urgency, leveraging best practices for efficient and accurate candidate placement.
- Conducted audits on contract information to ensure accuracy and prevent future errors.
- Progressively assumed mentorship responsibilities with each promotion.
Recruitment Specialist
AMN Healthcare
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Promptly responded to incoming leads from potential candidates, assessing their professional, immigration, and licensing background to determine eligibility for recruiter interviews.
- Maintained Talent Acquisition System (Salesforce) with up-to-date contact information, qualifications, and communications.
- Established urgency and secured commitment from candidates to enhance their profiles with accurate work history, education, skills, and reference information.
- Coordinated and scheduled interviews for qualified candidates.
- Prioritized and conducted follow-up calls and tasks with potential candidates using Salesforce to meet monthly call and email targets.
Education
GED -
Miramar Community College
San DiegoHigh School Diploma -
Mira Mesa High School
San Diego, CASkills
- Talent Acquisition Systems
- Vendor Management Systems
- Clinician Engagement Software
- HR Management Systems
- Nursys License Verification
- Microsoft Office
- Travel Nurse Staffing
- Allied Health Staffing
- Applicant Screening
- Talent Acquisition
- Clinician Tracking
- Client Relations
- Account Management
- Medical License Verification
- Mentorship
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving
- Critical-Thinking
Timeline
Healthcare Recruiter
LRS Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Healthcare Recruiter
Triage Staffing Inc.
08.2024 - 02.2025
Associate Team Manager
Aya Healthcare, Qualivis
10.2023 - 07.2024
Sr. Account Coordinator II
Aya Healthcare, Healthcare Select, Qualivis
10.2022 - 10.2023
Recruitment Specialist
AMN Healthcare
01.2016 - 10.2016
GED -
Miramar Community College
High School Diploma -
Mira Mesa High School
ACCOLADES
Top Account Manager & Coordinator for Strategic Placements, Q4 2022, Q1 2022, Q3 2021, Q4 2020