May 06, 2025

Celebrating Nurses Month with Erin Gingery

38 minutes

On this episode of Nursing Uncharted, we celebrate Nurses Month with Erin Gingrey, a director of recruitment at AMN Healthcare. Erin, who also happens to be Ann’s first recruiter, shares her inspiring journey into recruitment and leadership. The conversation highlights the core aspects of travel nursing, including the critical role of trust and communication between nurses and recruiters.

Erin and Ann address the importance of transparent pay packages and the challenges travel nurses face in their careers. They also explore how technology plays a part in the recruitment process and emphasize the power of personal connections within the nursing community. Finally, they reflect on the many career growth opportunities available in the nursing profession and the joy of building meaningful relationships.

Chapters

00:00 - Celebrating Nurses Month with Erin Gingrey
02:55 - The Journey into Recruitment and Leadership
05:52 - Building Relationships in Travel Nursing
08:52 - The Importance of Trust and Communication
12:03 - Navigating the Challenges of Travel Nursing
14:51 - Understanding Pay Packages and Transparency
18:05 - Career Growth Opportunities in Nursing
21:09 - The Role of Technology in Recruitment
24:05 - The Value of Personal Connections
27:09 - Final Thoughts on Relationships and Nursing

About Erin:

Erin Gingery is a proud mother of two and a Southern California native who currently calls San Diego home. Her love for travel and passion for people naturally led her to a career in healthcare staffing, where she has found deep purpose and fulfillment. Erin began her journey in the industry in 2012 as a recruiter with a competitor, and in 2019, she joined AMN Healthcare with the goal of pursuing leadership.

Since then, Erin’s career has grown alongside her family. In 2021, after returning from maternity leave with her first daughter, she was promoted to Manager of Recruitment. A year and a half later, while expecting her second daughter, she stepped into the role of Director of Recruitment. Erin takes immense pride in the path she has forged — both personally and professionally.

She is passionate about the relationships she has built over the years and finds genuine satisfaction in helping others achieve their goals. Outside of work, Erin enjoys exploring the outdoors, staying active, and planning her next travel adventure.

Connect with Erin on Instagram

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About Ann

Ann King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13 years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 4.5 years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing.

Connect with Ann on Instagram @annifer05

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