About Nucleus

Empowering the people who power healthcare.

Nucleus blends white glove service with modern workforce technology to help healthcare organizations build stronger teams.

Meet the people behind Nucleus

Leadership, clinical experts, and workforce partners.

Leadership

Lynn Bruder

Chief Executive Officer

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Lynn is a strategic business professional with a proven track record in building, managing, and operating successful companies. She collaborates with owners, investors, and operational teams to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and drive robust business initiatives.

Steve Paolucci

Chief Technology Officer

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Steve is an accomplished Chief Technology Officer and co-founder with a track record of building healthcare and staffing technology platforms, including onboarding systems, automated scheduling, and AI-integrated interview tools.

Byron Solvason

Chief Financial Officer

Byron is the financial compass at Nucleus Healthcare. His focus on transparency, trust, teamwork, and results helps keep the organization agile and positioned for sustainable growth.

Matt Butler

Vice President of Strategic Operations

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Matt excels at identifying growth opportunities, mentoring high-performing teams, and fostering long-term partnerships. He helps align client goals with organizational success.

Clinical Career Coach Team

MJ & Jolene

MJ and Jolene are highly experienced practicing RNs who bring real healthcare experience into candidate conversations. They help us understand each nurse beyond the resume, from clinical judgment to communication style and readiness for a US care setting.

MJ

Clinical Career Coach

Jolene

Clinical Career Coach

Employer Partnerships & Recruiting

The people who keep every step moving.

Across employer partnerships, recruiting, and operations, our team keeps the process clear, responsive, and personal.

JoLeigh Payne

Vice President, Client Services

Joleigh helps healthcare employers understand how Nucleus can support hiring goals with responsive partnership and practical workforce solutions.

Emily Duncan, M.S., BCBA

BCBA Recruiter & Business Development

Emily supports candidates and hiring teams through the recruiting process with clear communication, attention to fit, and steady follow-through.

Who we are

Trusted workforce partner. Built for healthcare.

Since 2017, Nucleus Healthcare has been empowering the healthcare workforce with advanced human capital management solutions. As a woman-owned business, Nucleus is committed to providing exceptional experiences for candidates, partners, and team members while supporting women in healthcare.

With over 10,000 successful healthcare placements, Nucleus is a trusted partner for workforce solutions across all levels and roles.

Through education, training, and career pathing, Nucleus is helping develop the next generation of workers for healthcare.

Mission

Empower the people who power healthcare.

Vision

Redefine the way healthcare does business.

The values that guide us

We wow our clients.

Listening and going above and beyond is our baseline.

We deliver results.

Patient lives depend on it.

We are committed.

Commitment is the spirit of our work.

We are precise.

Details matter for quality outcomes.

We are change agents.

Impact starts on day one.

We are one team.

Everyone has a voice at our table.

We are fueled by passion and purpose.

And have fun while doing it.