Local nurse staffing since 2011

Great shifts, strong pay, and real support from a local agency you can trust.

Meridian Nurse Recruiters connects RNs and LPNs with per diem, temp, contract, and permanent opportunities while helping facilities fill critical staffing gaps with dependable clinicians.

Weekly pay, 24/7 support, paperless credentialing, and local recruiters in NY, NJ, and FL.

Meridian coverage

Local nurses. Fast staffing. Real support.

  • Per diem, temp, contract, and permanent placement
  • Credentialing and compliance support built in
  • Trusted local coverage across NY, NJ, and FL
45,000+ nurses in our network Built for fast access to qualified clinicians and active nurse relationships.
2,000+ nurses staffed since 2011 A track record of successful staffing support since Meridian launched in 2011.
24/7 support Responsive help for staffing needs, scheduling questions, and shift follow-through.

Why Meridian

Built for nurses. Trusted by facilities.

Meridian is designed around speed, reliability, and support. Nurses get easier access to quality shifts and facilities get a responsive staffing partner that knows their market.

Weekly pay that lands on time 24/7 recruiter and staffing support Easy self-service credentialing and compliance Local coverage across NY, NJ, and FL

Choose your path

Built to convert both audiences without making either feel secondary.

Nurses should immediately see better shifts and easier support. Facility leaders should immediately see a reliable staffing partner.

For Nurses

Choose the shifts and career path that fit your life.

Pick up per diem shifts, take on contract work, or explore permanent placements with a team that keeps the process simple.

Explore Nurse Opportunities

For Facilities

Fill schedule gaps with qualified clinicians fast.

Partner with a responsive local staffing agency that understands compliance, urgency, and long-term facility relationships.

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Why people choose Meridian

Proof points that increase trust before the first call.

These value props should stay near the top of the homepage because they directly answer the most common reasons nurses and facilities keep looking.

Weekly pay

Reliable pay cycles help nurses stay focused on care instead of chasing down payroll issues.

24/7 support

Recruiters and coordinators stay accessible when questions, coverage issues, or scheduling needs come up.

Easy credentialing

Self-service compliance and document collection reduce admin friction for both clinicians and facilities.

New-grad placement

Structured support helps new nurses break into the workforce with confidence and clear next steps.

Competitive pay

Strong local relationships help Meridian place clinicians in roles that offer better earning potential.

Local network

Meridian knows the facilities, the shift patterns, and the staffing realities in the markets it serves.

New-grad placement program

A better entry point for new grads

Meridian's placement program helps new graduate RNs and LPNs get in front of real hiring opportunities, strengthen onboarding, and build experience with support.

Placement guidance

Get matched to facilities and roles aligned with your goals and experience level.

Compliance support

Complete documentation, credentials, and onboarding faster with clear guidance.

Long-term partnership

Stay connected to a team that can help with your next shift, contract, or permanent role.

Local coverage

Support where Meridian actually operates.

Local market knowledge is one of Meridian's clearest differentiators, so the site should show real geographic reach instead of generic national-agency language.

New York Headquarters

Great Neck-based team serving facilities and nurses across NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley.

107 Northern Blvd, Suite 405
Great Neck, NY 11021

New Jersey Coverage

Local recruiting and staffing support for skilled nursing facilities, rehab, and post-acute teams across New Jersey.

Regional support across New Jersey

Florida Coverage

Fast-response staffing support for Florida facilities and nurses who want reliable shifts and responsive communication.

Regional support throughout Florida

Testimonials

Trust signals from nurses and facilities.

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"Meridian always has shifts available, the pay is on time, and my recruiter actually answers when I need help."

LPN, Long Island Per diem nurse

"The app makes picking up work simple, and the credentialing process was much easier than other agencies I tried."

RN, Queens Med-surg nurse

"They helped me get started as a new grad and stayed involved after placement. That support mattered."

New Graduate RN Placement program candidate

Fast self-service access

Use the right Meridian portal in one click.

Nurses can manage credentials and profiles online. Facility clients can jump straight into billing without hunting for links.

Ready to work with a staffing team that follows through?

Whether you need your next shift or dependable facility coverage, Meridian keeps the process fast, clear, and supportive.

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