Cross Country Healthcare Inc. (NASD: CCRN), the third-largest US healthcare staffing firm, added Buffy Stultz White as senior VP, recruiting strategy and operations, effective Sept. 30. She reports directly to President and CEO William Grubbs.

In the newly created role, White will oversee and manage the entire recruitment process and be responsible for driving candidate flow and operational efficiencies, working closely with the business unit presidents.

White most recently was executive VP, global services and solutions consulting, at Pontoon, the global HR outsourcing brand for Adecco Group.

“We are thrilled to have Buffy join our organization,” Grubbs said. “I am confident in her capabilities to develop a comprehensive strategy for how the company attracts, recruits and manages candidates throughout their lifecycle with us. She will focus on developing innovative and efficient recruitment practices for all of Cross Country Healthcare’s business units.”