North Charleston, SC, November 2, 2025 – Floyd Lee Locums is proud to share that Nicole Burleson, Chief Operating Officer, was recently named one of the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s (CRBJ) 2025 Women of Influence honorees, recognizing her leadership in healthcare staffing and her impact on the communities she serves.
CRBJ’s Women of Influence honors high-achieving women for their career accomplishments, with honorees selected based on professional experience, community involvement, and a commitment to mentoring. A panel of prior-year honorees and the CRBJ editorial staff reviewed nominations and supporting information to determine the 2025 class of Women of Influence.
“The 2025 Women of Influence are trailblazers who are committed to professional excellence. They enrich our communities by inspiring change, and they generously give of their time to mentor others,” said Jason Thomas, executive editor of SC Biz News/Charleston Regional Business Journal. “These inspirational women are making a difference in the lives of many, and we at the Charleston Regional Business Journal congratulate these outstanding leaders.”
This latest recognition adds to Nicole’s list of industry accolades. She was named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2023 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list, which celebrates women making exceptional contributions to the staffing ecosystem and driving meaningful impact across their organizations and the broader industry.
As COO, Nicole helps drive business success at Floyd Lee Locums, and that leadership is reflected in the company’s track record of recognition, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client Award and multiple wins on Staffing Industry Analysts’ “Best Staffing Firms to Temp For” lists. Her focus on operational excellence, culture, and a concierge approach to staffing has positioned Floyd Lee Locums as a multi-award-winning leader in locum tenens.
“Nicole’s recognition as a Women of Influence honoree is a reflection of the way she shows up for our clients, clinicians, and internal team every day,” said Natasha Lee, CEO of Floyd Lee Locums. “Her ability to combine operational excellence with a deeply personal, relationship-driven approach is a big part of what makes Floyd Lee Locums different, and we are incredibly proud to see her leadership recognized in this way.”
As a Women of Influence honoree, Burleson was profiled in an awards publication distributed to all winners and event attendees and made available at CharlestonBusiness.com, as well as inserted into the Charleston Regional Business Journal print edition in October, 2025.
This recognition underscores Burleson’s dedication to partnering with healthcare organizations, supporting clinicians, and advancing patient care through thoughtful, relationship-driven workforce solutions. “We are excited to see what Nicole does in 2026 and beyond,” said Natasha Lee.
About Floyd Lee Locums
Floyd Lee Locums is a concierge healthcare staffing firm focused on offering physicians and clinicians a stress-free job search and placement experience. As a partner to clinicians looking for a different way of working, we have a best-in-class team that offers greater freedom and flexibility in how providers practice, while delivering personalized amenities and support. As a staffing partner focused on demand planning and contingent workforce solutions tailored to each organization, Floyd Lee Locums focuses on an end-to-end placement experience through our concierge approach.
Founded in 2017, and headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Floyd Lee Locums is a multi-award-winning locum tenens staffing firm recognized as a “Best Staffing Firm to Temp For” six years running by Staffing Industry Analysts, an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company, and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce “Small Business of the Year”.
About Charleston Regional Business Journal
SC Biz News’ Charleston Regional Business Journal is the publication serving senior-level decision-makers in the Lowcountry of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. In addition to the newspaper, the Business Journal covers business digitally with daily emails — the Tip Sheet and the Daily Journal. The Business Journal also offers annual print supplements: Book of Lists, Profiles in Business, Market Facts, Event Planning Guide, Giving and Newsmakers. The Business Journal also produces the region’s premier business networking events including Forty Under 40, Lowcountry Diversity Leadership Awards, Health Care Heroes and the North Charleston Business Expo. SC Biz News publications are part of BridgeTower Media, the authoritative voice for insights and marketing solutions across 40+ brands in five key sectors across the United States.