Permanent nurse placement service

Clinics, medical practices, home health providers, nursing homes and small hospitals looking to fill hard-to-staff nursing roles.

You charge the employer a placement fee when a nurse you introduced is hired, often a percentage of the first-year salary. Income comes in lumps rather than weekly.

• Recruiting and interviewing
• Sales and negotiating fees
• Networking with nurses and managers
• Organizing candidate pipelines

• Check whether your state or city requires an employment agency or staffing license for placement services
• Fees depend on a hire happening, so income can be uneven for the first few months
• Clear contract terms on refunds if a hire leaves early
• Handle candidate data carefully and follow anti-discrimination hiring rules
• Professional liability or business insurance, check what suits you

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your setup and the business insurance you choose. Because the employer hires the nurse directly, you do not run payroll or send staff on shifts.

Check whether your state or city requires an employment agency or staffing license for placement services. Also check clear contract terms on refunds if a hire leaves early, and follow anti-discrimination hiring rules and careful handling of candidate data.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many placements you complete. Fees depend on a hire happening, so income can be uneven for the first few months. Plan for at least 15 hours a week.