Introducing Heather: Strengthening Our Nurse Recruitment Team at Isla Talent

At Isla Talent, we’re excited to announce the newest addition to our team: Heather Hardinger, our Healthcare Talent Advisor and expert in nurse recruitment. Heather brings extensive experience in recruiting nurses from Puerto Rico and has a long history of successfully connecting Puerto Rican nursing professionals with hospitals across the United States.

Why Recruiting Nurses from Puerto Rico Makes Sense:

For hospitals seeking dependable, qualified nurses, Puerto Rico remains one of the best untapped talent pools. Puerto Rican nurses are U.S. citizens, eliminating visa barriers, and most are bilingual, culturally aligned, and fully credentialed. Heather understands exactly how to recruit from Puerto Rico effectively and ethically, with an approach that supports both the candidate and the employer.

Heather’s Experience in Nurse Recruitment

Heather has led high-volume nurse recruitment programs for years, focusing specifically on talent from Puerto Rico. She has helped hundreds of nurses transition into roles across the mainland, managing everything from NCLEX preparation to onboarding and relocation. Her deep knowledge of how to recruit from Puerto Rico has allowed her to design streamlined, high-retention systems that work for hospitals of all sizes.

A Better Way to Recruit Nurses from Puerto Rico

Partnering with Heather strengthens Isla Talent’s mission to make recruiting from Puerto Rico easier, faster, and more reliable. Together, we provide hospitals with a people-first solution that includes in-country recruiting, hands-on relocation support, and an efficient hiring process. If your organization is exploring how to recruit from Puerto Rico, Isla Talent is ready to guide the way.