Nomad Health
Nomad Health connects healthcare clinicians to jobs, cutting staffing costs in half.
Nomad Health is a digital marketplace that directly connects clinicians (physicians, nurses, etc.) with healthcare facilities, eliminating traditional staffing agencies. The platform manages job matching, credentials, licensing, travel arrangements, and payments—offering hospitals and health systems 40-50% cost savings compared to traditional recruiter commissions. With 300K+ registered clinicians and 390K+ jobs posted, Nomad has grown 200%+ annually to become the fastest-growing US staffing firm.
Problem solved
Healthcare facilities overpay traditional staffing agencies 40-50% more in recruiter commissions while clinicians face opacity and limited direct access to job opportunities.
Target customer
Hospital systems, healthcare facilities, and medical clinics of all sizes seeking permanent and temporary clinical staff placements across all 50 US states.
Founders
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Dr. Alexi Nazem
Co-Founder & Board Director (former CEO)
Yale-educated medical doctor who founded Nomad Health in 2015 and led it as CEO until May 2024, guiding 200%+ compound annual growth.
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Dr. Ryan Grant
Co-Founder
Yale neurosurgeon and entrepreneur who co-conceived Nomad Health.
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Dr. Maxwell Laurans
Co-Founder
Yale neurosurgeon and entrepreneur who co-conceived Nomad Health.
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Kevin P. Ryan
Co-Founder & Chairman
Serial entrepreneur and founder of 10+ companies including MongoDB and Workframe.
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Zander Pease
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Nomad Health.
Funding history
Series A
$4M
July 2016
Led by First Round Capital, RRE Ventures
· .406 Ventures
Series B
$12M
February 2018
Led by Polaris Partners
· First Round Capital, RRE Ventures, .406 Ventures
Series C
Unknown
September 2021
Led by SVB (Santa Clara)
· Unknown
Series D
$105M
June 2022
Led by Adams Street Partners, Icon Ventures
· HealthQuest Capital, Polaris Partners, .406 Ventures, AlleyCorp, RRE Ventures, J.P. Morgan, Trinity Capital
Series E
$22M
June 2024
Led by HealthQuest Capital
· Adams Street Partners, 12 additional investors
Total raised:
$241M
Industries
Pricing
Commission-based for temporary/travel work: 15% commission per hire. Flat-fee for permanent positions: $10,000 per doctor hire.
Notable customers
1,000+ healthcare facilities across all 50 US states. Notable case study: Clinica Colorado (primary care clinic serving underserved populations in Colorado).
Integrations
Salesforce, Google Workspace, Cloudflare, Segment
Tech stack
Webpack
Apple iCloud Mail (Webmail)
Google Workspace (Email)
Cloudflare (CDN)
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Marketing automation)
Segment (Customer data platform)
Website
Competitors
Wheel Health
Direct-to-clinician platform competing on lower overhead and transparent pay model.
Aya Healthcare
Large traditional staffing competitor with higher percentage-based commission fees.
Trusted Health
Direct-to-clinician matching platform offering similar transparent pricing and lower overheads.
ShiftMed
Gig-economy focused healthcare staffing platform.
Wanderly
Direct staffing competitor in healthcare marketplace space.
Why this matters: Nomad Health disrupted a $100B+ healthcare staffing industry by eliminating opaque recruiter markups through direct digital matching. Growing 200%+ annually and raising $241M, it demonstrates the power of marketplace models and transparency in removing middlemen—a pattern increasingly relevant across B2B services.
Best for: Hospital systems and healthcare facilities seeking to reduce staffing costs by 40-50% while accessing a verified pool of 300K+ clinicians for both permanent and temporary placements.
Use cases
Emergency Staffing for Hospital Shortages
A hospital system facing sudden physician shortages uses Nomad Health to quickly fill shifts across multiple specialties in days rather than weeks. The transparent 15% commission and direct access to pre-vetted clinicians eliminates recruiter bottlenecks and reduces placement costs significantly.
Permanent Hire Cost Reduction
A healthcare network seeking to hire 20 full-time physicians uses Nomad's flat $10,000-per-hire fee instead of traditional recruiters charging 20-25% of first-year salary ($40-50K per placement). They save $600K+ on permanent hiring while accessing candidates directly through the platform.
Primary Care Clinic Expansion
Clinica Colorado used Nomad's beta program in 2018 to hire full-time doctors for expansion while serving underserved populations, accessing quality clinicians without bearing the overhead and markups of traditional staffing agencies.
Alternatives
Aya Healthcare
Traditional larger staffing agency with percentage-based fees; use if you need full-service recruitment and don't prioritize cost savings.
Trusted Health
Direct-to-clinician platform with similar model; choose based on network size and regional coverage needs.
ShiftMed
More gig-economy focused for shift-based work; better for facilities needing highly flexible, short-term staffing.
FAQ
What does Nomad Health do? +
Nomad Health is a digital marketplace that directly connects clinicians (doctors, nurses, etc.) with healthcare facilities for permanent and temporary positions. The platform manages job matching, credentials verification, licensing, travel logistics, and payments—cutting out traditional staffing agency middlemen and reducing hiring costs by 40-50%.
How much does Nomad Health cost? +
For temporary/travel assignments: 15% commission per hire. For permanent positions: flat $10,000 fee per doctor hire—significantly lower than traditional recruiter fees of 20-25% of first-year salary or percentage-based commissions.
What are alternatives to Nomad Health? +
Aya Healthcare (larger traditional staffing agency), Trusted Health (direct-to-clinician platform), and ShiftMed (gig-economy focused). Nomad differentiates through lower transparent pricing, faster matching, and no recruiter overhead.
Who uses Nomad Health? +
Hospital systems, healthcare networks, primary care clinics, and medical facilities across all 50 US states. Notable customer: Clinica Colorado. User base: 300K+ registered clinicians and 1,000+ healthcare facilities placing millions of patient care hours annually.
How does Nomad Health compare to Aya Healthcare? +
Nomad charges transparent, lower fees (15% commission or $10K flat) versus Aya's percentage-based model (20-25%+). Nomad uses direct digital matching and eliminates recruiter intermediaries, while Aya is a traditional staffing agency. Nomad is faster and cheaper; Aya offers more white-glove service.
Tags
healthcare staffing
marketplace
clinician matching
cost reduction
transparent pricing
permanent hiring
travel nursing
healthcare recruiting