The "Dirty Little Secret" of the Recruiting Industry

Shocking, isn't it? The recruiting industry has a dirty secret? Before we all get too cynical, there's a good reason to raise this issue.

Did you know that while many traveling nurses are putting in a 12-hour shift, the presidents and CEOs of major recruiting firms are making $300, $400 and even $700 an hour? Did you get that? $700 an hour to run a nurse staffing company. The whole time you're making, say $33 an hour.

Is that really fair?

It's unfortunate that in today's dollar-driven business climate nurses are seen as just a commodity in some organizations. One major reason that these mega-recruiting companies sometimes treat nurses with disrespect is because they are publicly traded. That means they are responsible to a board of directors and shareholders who expect nothing but a profit from their investment.

That's true. Mega-recruiting companies are in the business of making money off your work, and taking the profits and giving huge bonuses to the "leadership teams," then making sure the shareholders are happy. Further, they are constantly trying to drive their stock price higher and higher. All of this as a result of your work.

When you're looking for a good company to work with, make sure you pick people who will work hard for you, and look out for your best interest.

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