Background: Talent management is becoming a precious strategic choice that ultimately enhances organizational performance. As well, intelligent hospitals use emotional intelligence as an approach to motivate their nurses to enhance their productivity and performance. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of talent management on nurses' emotional intelligence and organizational performance in two selected private hospitals. A descriptive correlation design was used to achieve the aim of this study. Subjects and methods: A convenience sample of 92 staff nurses were chosen from the selected private hospitals. To fulfill the purpose of this study three tools were used in data collection, talent management questionnaire, emotional intelligence instrument, and organizational performance instrument. Results showed that 79 % of nurses were satisfied with the talent management process in their workplaces. As well, 67% of nurses had a high level of emotional intelligence. Likewise, 92% of the studied nurses were satisfied with their organizational performance. Furthermore, there were significant and positive correlations between talent management as regards nurses' emotional intelligence and organizational performance, where p-value < 0.01. Conclusion: Talent management was a significant predictor of nurses' emotional intelligence and organizational performance. Recommendation: The human resources management department should develop new strategies to retain nurse talents in organizations such as increased salaries, continuous training, career enhancement and promotions.