Solving Healthcare Staffing Shortages with Trusted Nurse Recruitment from Puerto Rico

The United States is facing a historic shortage of healthcare workers—especially nurses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the country will need over 193,000 new registered nurses each year through 2032 to meet growing demand. From rural hospitals to urban clinics, healthcare systems are struggling to fill critical roles, impacting patient care and accelerating staff burnout.

Puerto Rico: An Untapped Pipeline of Nursing Talent

At Isla Talent, we believe the solution is closer than you think. Puerto Rico is home to thousands of licensed, bilingual nurses who are U.S. citizens—eliminating the need for work visas and reducing onboarding delays. The island graduates more than 2,000 nurses each year, many of whom are eager to build meaningful, long-term careers on the mainland.

Despite their qualifications, many of these professionals face barriers to relocation. Isla Talent exists to remove those barriers—and to connect your organization with top-tier talent.

Why Partner with Isla Talent?

Isla Talent, a Puerto Rican recruiting agency, specializes in identifying, recruiting, and relocating licensed nurses from Puerto Rico to healthcare systems across the continental United States. With more than a decade of experience and deep community ties, we bring cultural fluency and recruitment expertise to every placement.

We don’t just fill roles—we build pipelines. Our services include:

• NCLEX preparation and exam readiness

• Relocation and cultural transition support

• Career development and advancement pathways

• Housing assistance and local community integration

• Direct partnerships with nursing schools and access to a broad candidate pool

Meet Our Director of Healthcare Talent: Heather Hardinger

Leading our healthcare recruitment efforts is Heather Hardinger, Isla Talent’s Director of Healthcare Talent. Heather brings years of experience in strategic nurse recruitment, successfully placing hundreds of Puerto Rican professionals into various roles, including hospitals, clinics, and care centers nationwide. Her people-first approach, cultural competence, and commitment to sustainable workforce development make her a trusted advisor to healthcare organizations and job seekers alike.

Let’s Build a Stronger Nursing Workforce—Together

Whether you’re a hospital HR leader, clinic administrator, or staffing partner, Isla Talent is ready to help you overcome today’s workforce challenges with motivated, credentialed nurses from Puerto Rico.

Isla Taent is a trusted Puerto Rican Recruiting Company. Contact us today to get started.